Copts

Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity

Under Article 8 of Law No. 80, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt, the government continues to support religious institutions by aligning them with legal standards.

OCTOBER 30, 2024|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Egyptian Coptic Pope Tawadros II receives President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the new Coptic Cathedral east of Cairo, Egypt

Archaeologists find early Christian monks' living quarters, churches, in Egypt

As described by the research team, the markings and symbols found at the site have Coptic connotations.

MARCH 17, 2021|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Copts conduct Easter baptism ceremony at Qasr al-Yahud

Qasr al-Yahud is under the authority of the Civil Administration.

APRIL 24, 2019|ByTZVI JOFFRE

IN EGYPT, the standalone spires adjacent to churches – such as Nativity of the Christ Cathedral (pictured) – are called lighthouses.

Sisi’s Ecumenical Sunday

From Coptic Christmas to mosque dedication

JANUARY 10, 2019|ByJACOB WIRTSCHAFTER, MINA NADER/THE MEDIA LINE

Drôle de monde

De la difficulté des minorités religieuses en pays musulmans

JULY 9, 2017

ByMICHELE MAZEL