Tag: egypt

Pope Tawadros II assumes leadership of Egypt’s Coptic Church

obl- November 18, 2012

Cairo, 18/11/12 Pope Tawadros cried as he assumed the leadership of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church on Sunday morning at the St. Read More

In troubled Egypt, Copts turn to beloved saint

obl- November 17, 2012

By  HAMZA HENDAWI Associated Press 16/11/2012 MAR GIRGIS MONASTERY, Egypt – There was no mention of churches torched or Christians killed, but the prayer neatly written ... Read More

In troubled Egypt, Copts turn to beloved saint

obl- November 17, 2012

By  HAMZA HENDAWI Associated Press 16/11/2012 MAR GIRGIS MONASTERY, Egypt – There was no mention of churches torched or Christians killed, but the prayer neatly written ... Read More

COPTIC POPE WARNS OF CHRISTIAN PULLOUT FROM GOVERNMENT

obl- November 15, 2012

MICHAEL CARL 15/11/2012 Newly selected Egyptian Coptic Pope Tawadros II  is warning that he will pull the Christian delegates from the Egyptian Constituent Assembly  if ... Read More

Egypt’s Christians fear ‘a season of blood’

obl- November 11, 2012

Sherif Rushdy, chief judge of a Cairo appeals court, describes Copts as “a ship in the middle of a sandy hurricane.” Many are trying to ... Read More

Skull of apostle Matthew revealed during church celebration

obl- November 10, 2012

By Reuters Cairo – 10/11/2012 A fragment of the skull of Apostle Matthew is placed on display in a Greek-Orthodox church in Cairo, on Thursday, ... Read More

Skull of apostle Matthew revealed during church celebration

obl- November 10, 2012

By Reuters Cairo – 10/11/2012 A fragment of the skull of Apostle Matthew is placed on display in a Greek-Orthodox church in Cairo, on Thursday, ... Read More

A post-election lesson for Americans from Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church

obl- November 8, 2012

Brad Hirschfield 8/11/2012 The election is over and now the real work begins. Today is not fundamentally about  Republicans and Democrats . Read More