6 January 2019 was far from an ordinary day, historically, nationally and ecclesiastically. The bells of the new Church of Nativity in the New Administrative Capital chimed for more than 10 minutes in celebration of its official inauguration as the (...)
In the latest in a long string of attacks in Minya a crowd of extremists this week attacked a Coptic prayer house which they claimed was an unlicensed church in Zaafarana village and expelled the priest.
Pope Tawadros II, patriarch of the See of St (...)
6 January 2019 was far from an ordinary day, historically, nationally and ecclesiastically. The bells of the new Church of Nativity in the New Administrative Capital chimed for more than 10 minutes in celebration of its official inauguration as the (...)
Two people were injured when mobs ransacked and looted five homes in Minya's Dimshau Hashim village on Friday. Scores of Islamist extremists attacked the houses after rumours circulated that Christian villagers were planning to build a (...)
Last week a delegation representing 200 young Copts from five continents — participants in the first World Youth Forum for Coptic Expatriates organised under the motto Back to Roots — accompanied Pope Tawadros II to the presidential palace to meet (...)
Pope Tawadros II called the families of Ashiaa Al-Maqari and Faltaous Al-Maqari, the two monks charged with the murder of Bishop Epiphanius, abbot of the St Macarius Monastery in Wadi Al-Natroun, informed sources told Al-Ahram Weekly.
The pope (...)
Police are still investigating the murder of Bishop Epiphanius, abbot of St Macarius Monastery, whose body was found in the monastery near Wadi Al-Natroun.
Pope Tawadros II is following the investigation closely. Church sources have been forced to (...)
Pope Tawadros II arrived in Italy on 6 July to lead a mass at the Basilica of Saint Paul Apostle — Basilica Papale di San Paolo fuori le Mura — the second largest in Rome.
The pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark and his delegation (...)
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman's visit to the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo where he met with Pope Tawadros II, Patriarch of the See of St Mark, was a major milestone in Saudi Arabia's move towards modernisation and away from (...)
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“Recent actions taken by the Israeli government against Christian churches in Jerusalem are destroying the sacred character of the Holy City,” said Anba Antonios, Archbishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church of the Metropolitan of (...)
Unlicensed churches which have submitted licensing applications may remain open according to a decree issued by the government committee formed to regulate the status of churches.
December's attack against Al-Amir Tadros Church in Kafr Al-Waselin, a (...)
MIDNIGHT Mass this year will be celebrated for the first time at the Cathedral of the Nativity in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, reports Michael Adel. The ceremony will be attended be President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, Commander of the Armed (...)
Midnight Mass this year will be celebrated for the first time at the Cathedral of the Nativity in Egypt's New Administrative Capital.
The ceremony will be attended be President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, Minister of Defence Sedki Sobhi, senior government (...)
Christian churches from across the world have been angered by US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Egypt's churches say the US decision will lead to instability and the souring of US-Arab relations.
Church (...)
The Ministry of Tourism received an icon depicting the Holy Family in Egypt from Pope Francis together with his blessings for attempts to include the Holy Family's journey in Egypt on the pilgrimage tourist map.
The icon was presented to an Egyptian (...)
On 26 August Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and patriarch of St Mark, was met by Japanese officials and members of Japan's Arab communities at the beginning of the first ever visit by a Coptic patriarch to the country.
Pope Tawadros II inaugurated (...)
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In compliance with Interior Ministry advice the Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelical churches have frozen all activities that necessitate travel between eparchies. Security measures have also been tightened at churches across Egypt in response to (...)
Last Friday 26 May a terrorist attack targeted a bus on the Western Desert road with a number of Copts on board while they were on their way to the monastery of Anba Samuel in Minya governorate. The attack killed 30 Copts and injured 24 others.
The (...)
The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church has a history and structure that distinguishes it from other churches worldwide. It was also a pioneer in the formation of Christianity in Africa in ancient times.
“The Coptic Orthodox Church is the church of (...)
Pope Francis arrives in Egypt tomorrow. He is scheduled to leave Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino international airport in Rome at 10:45am and land in Cairo at 2pm. He will be officially received by President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi and the Grand Imam of (...)
Pope Tawadros II, pope of Alexandria and patriarch of the See of St Mark, offered reassurance as well as condolences following the bombing of Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria on Sunday as worshipers celebrated Palm Sunday and marked the (...)
On Coptic Christmas Eve on 6 January, President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi delivered two messages to terrorist groups during his visit to the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral. He emphasised that the churches were the houses of God and he congratulated Egypt's (...)
Millions of Copts around the country have declared, through social networking sites, in gatherings with friends and relatives and in churches and other forums, that the increased terrorist threat that accompanies every Christian holiday will not (...)
President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the Holly See of St Mark, cabinet members and senior officials led an official military funeral procession after prayers at Virgin Mary Church in Nasr City for the (...)