Latest in Tag: coptic Highlight
Latest in Tag: coptic
Op-ed review: The Coptic file
Several writers commented on the situation of Egyptâs Christian community given recent controversy in the Upper Egypt governorate of Minya and possible tensions. In the privately-owned Al-Watan newspaper, Magda Al-Gindi touched upon the issue of worship places for Coptic citizens, highlighting how the government has undermined churches over the years and the challenge to make …
Egypt to build first museum celebrating religious toleranceÂ
Minister of Antiquities Khaled Anany announced plans to establish Egyptâs first museum to celebrate religious tolerance, to be located in the New Administrative Capital. According to Anany, the museum will include pieces from the ancient Egyptian period, as well as the Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish civilizations, all while highlighting Islamâs teachings of tolerance and Egyptâs …
Prosecution to investigate New Yearâs Eve killing of 2 Coptic men outside liquor store
The General Prosecution will investigate the killing of two Coptic men as they were sitting in front of a liquor store, which is own by a common friend of the victims, according to state-owned media. According to eyewitnesses, a tuk-tuk drove near the store and masked men fired at the now-deceased men. One of the …
Authorities seize attempt of smuggling copper Coptic iconÂ
This comes less than a week after France has returned 8 relics confiscated in 2010Â
Coptic tombstone dates to Coptic era discovered in Luxor
The Ministry of Antiquities announced discovering a Coptic tombstone on Sunday at the eastern side of the Avenue of Sphinxes beneath Al-Mathan bridge in Luxor. The discovery saw the light through an excavation work on the hands of an Egyptian archaeological mission. The announcement was declared by Dr. Mostafa Waziri, the Secretary-General of the Supreme …
Government allocates EGP 200m for restoration of Islamic, Coptic, Egyptian monuments
Each artifact requires specific funds for restoration, average at EGP 10 – 20m
Coptic inscriptions accidentally discovered at ancient monastery
The discovered walls are frescoes, and they portray angels and saints with Coptic religious inscriptions curved beneath them
Police arrests suspect of Alexandria church security attack
The man wounded a church security officer with a razor blade, according to Ministry of InteriorÂ
Queen Elizabeth receives Pope Tawadros II in “historic” meeting
The meeting follows the Popeâs visit to Italy in late April
Army to be deployed to secure institutions: Al-Sisi
Special forces from the military to assist police, says presidency
Condemnations dominate reactions to church attacks
Local and international reactions affirm support to Egypt, condole the victimsâ families
48 displaced Coptic families to receive apartments in IsmailiaÂ
The displaced Coptic families in Ismailia fear returning back to Al-Arish even under state’s strict protection, says displaced Coptic family head
Islamic State broadcasts footage of Cairo Church attacker, promises more attacks
In response to the video that promoted hostility towards Copts, an observatory affiliated with the Dar Al-Ifta warns Egyptians of âmalicious IS propaganda that seeks to incite sectarian strifeâ
Death penalty verdict issued for Coptic alcohol merchant murderer
The defendant confessed to crime saying he âwould kill all alcohol sellers if he couldâ
Trial of killer of Coptic alcohol merchant in Alexandria to start in FebruaryÂ
The defendant confessed to the murder, saying that he had demanded the merchant cease selling alcohol
Murder of Coptic alcohol merchant stirs controversy
Defence Minister, high ranking army officials visit Egyptâs main Coptic CathedralÂ
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria expressed deep gratitude to the army for the rapid renovation of the bombed churchÂ
To hope, the most human instinct! Merry Christmas
âYesterday, I was clever, I wanted to change the world.Today I am wise,I am changing myself.â -Rumi
Security forces arrest suspect of Coptic alcohol merchant murderÂ
No disputes or relationship between the killer and the merchant, extremism is the motive, says lawyer
IED with 12kg of TNT caused explosion in Abbasiya Coptic Cathedral: state media
Victims include children and women, numbers expected to go up, say sources
14 defendants referred to prosecution on charges of attacking Coptic-owned residence in Sohag
Security forces are still present in Al-Naghmeish village, following violent acts against Coptic residents
Coptic groups resort to private memorial of Maspero Massacre after request for silent protest is rejected
The reaction by church leaders to the incident widely differ, while the perpetrators have still not been held accountableÂ
Pope Tawadros inaugurates new church in Moqattam
This comes after state’s ratification of the Church Building Law
Coptic Orthodox Church renews approval of government’s draft law on churches
Disputed law awaits submission to parliament before it can be issued
Coptic Church refuses amendments to churches building law
The church described the amendments as threatening to national unity
Detention renewed for 19 defendants in Minya sectarian strife
The prosecution also ordered the arrest of another 3 suspects.
Reconciliation becomes focal point of Minya sectarian strife
Amid attempts to reconcile differences between Coptic and Muslim communities in Minya, thirteen have been arrested as residents demand ârule of lawâ Â
5 arrested in Minya sectarian strife as state push for extra-judicial community justice
Delegations from Al-Azhar are visiting Minya to ease tension between Muslim and Coptic families
Cairo: mission impossible?
Opinion writers, more so than their hard news brethren, have a running conversation with the reader. Ideally, that monologue is, paradoxically, a dialogue in the writerâs mind, with the goal being to clarify a muddy picture for the reader. Objectivity, is not a goal per se for anyone. So you look, you feel, you analyse, …
In Video: Coptic Christmas Eve mass
Video by Asmaa  Gamal and Ahmed Hendawy Edit by Omar Korashi