Tag: coptic orthodox church

Russian Orthodox Church Opens in Pakistan

obl- February 9, 2012

The Russian Orthodox church of Pakistan 9/2/2012 St.Micheal the Archangels Russian Orthodox Mission in Pakistan Russian Orthodox Church of Pakistan- Facebook Page Coptic Orthodox Church ... Read More

Why Christians in Egypt Are Holding Their Breath, Part 2

OCP- January 26, 2012

By Kurt J. Werthmuller 26/1/2012 The long-term future of Christians in Egypt is fraught with peril. Paradoxically, the last century has been a period in ... Read More

Donvale Coptic college wins world-first Recognition

OCP- January 14, 2012

Anba Suriel of Donvale, Bishop for the Coptic diocese of Melbourne, is pleased the church's theological college has attained accreditation. Picture: ANDY DREWITT N28DT202 Visit ... Read More

Egyptian churches embrace Al-Azhar basic freedoms document

OCP- January 13, 2012

Al-Masry Al-Youm Staff 12/01/2012 Egypt’s three major churches and the Maspero Youth Union have come out in support of Al-Azhar’s proposed basic freedoms document, which ... Read More

Political powers sign Azhar’s ‘bill of rights’

obl- January 12, 2012

Pope Shenuda III, head of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church, (R) meets with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayeb (C) and Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal ... Read More

Coptic Orthodox Church lauds UAE inter-faith policy

OCP- January 9, 2012

2012-01-07 Abu Dhabi, 7th Jan. 2012 (WAM) — The UAE tolerant inter-faith policy adopted by the UAE under the wise leadership of President His Highness ... Read More

Security tight as Egypt Copts celebrate Christmas

obl- January 6, 2012

Pope Shenuda III (C), head of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church, meets with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayeb (2nd left), Egyptian Religious Endowments Minister ... Read More

Coptic group rejects Christmas greetings in protest of Maspero Massacre

OCP- January 5, 2012

Photographed by نمير جلال Archived Mohamed Mustafa 04/01/2012 Coptic activists have expressed concerns over the trial of three soldiers accused of killing 14 Copts during ... Read More

Egypt: Islam: One year after the massacre of Christians in Alexandria, Egypt seeks a way forward

OCP- January 2, 2012

Blood-spattered mural at Coptic Orthodox church in Egypt. 1/1/2012 The persecution against Christians mingled with violence against the Arab revolution. In a year more than ... Read More

Guest commentary: Arab Spring puts religious freedom at risk

obl- December 27, 2011

Christian women attend a service in Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in greater Cairo, Egypt, last month. There are an estimated 10 million Christians in ... Read More