Tag: middle east
Why Christians in Egypt Are Holding Their Breath, Part 2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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