Tag: middle east

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

Growing Islamic fundamentalism in Bosnia-Herzegovina

OCP- January 21, 2012

John Newton and Eva-Marie Kolman 20/1/2012 Christians and moderate Muslims are trying to stem the tide of Islamo-fascism in the heart of the former Yugoslavia. ... Read More

Muslims in Egypt Burn Christian Homes and Shops, Attack Church

OCP- January 20, 2012

By Mary Abdelmassih AINA NEWS 20/1/2012 (AINA) — A Muslim mob attacked Copts today in the Upper Egyptian village of Rahmaniya-Kebly, Nag Hammadi, Qena province, ... 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

48 hours In: Jerusalem

OCP- January 4, 2012

Matthew Teller 3/1/2012 Every step you take in this holy city reveals an aspect of its history. Why go now Read More

Archbishop Aykazian: Turkey will apologize for Genocide

obl- January 2, 2012

3o/12/2011 Emil Sanamyan WASHINGTON – Archbishop Vicken Aykazian is the Washington-based Legate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church and a prominent figure in ... 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

Egypt’s Embattled Christians Seek Room in America

OCP- December 24, 2011

By LUCETTE LAGNADO 24/12/2011 Kirolos Andraws had every reason to be excited about the January uprising in his native Egypt, figuring democracy would bring hope ... Read More

Holy Synod of Bishops expresses solidarity with Coptic Church in Egypt

OCP- December 23, 2011

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 21/12/2011 The witness and mission of the Coptic Church in Egypt have their origin in apostolic times. Today, the Coptic Church of ... Read More