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Date of source: Thursday, June 17, 2021
On June 17, the Coptic Orthodox Church is celebrating the anniversary of musicologist Dr. Rāghib Muftāḥ’s passing.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
‘Imād Tūmās reviews a book entitled Introduction to Coptic Folklore, which argues that ancient Egyptian roots can be found throughout most Coptic celebrations, feasts, hymns, and rituals.
For instance, the commemoration of birthdays of the saints (called Mawlids) comes from a ritual that stretches...
Date of source: Monday, January 1, 2007
The author provides a historical background of spiritual music of the Coptic Orthodox Church, saying it is the richest in the world as it revives similar music to that once performed in the Pharaonic eras.
Date of source: Sunday, September 30, 2001
An international festival for Coptic music and melodies, entitled "The Eternal Nile" was held in Paris. It was organized jointly by the Coptic Association in France and the Syndicate du Personnel de l’ UNESCO."
Date of source: Saturday, July 19, 2003 to Friday, July 25, 2003
The author discusses the phenomenon of ecclesiastical hymns using the music of Egyptian popular songs and Western songs. He approached Protestant and Orthodox men of religion for comments.
Date of source: Monday, October 3, 2005
One could ask why the comedy giant Najib al-Rihāni achieved great success in cinema and theater in the 1930s and 1940s and no single Coptic singer, composer or lyricist enjoyed similar success?
Date of source: Monday, January 3, 2005
In the wake of Wafā’ Costantine, Muhammad al-Bāz discusses the reasons why Christian girls convert to Islam. Al-Bāz mentions divorce in Christianity as one of the main factors behind the phenomenon.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 19, 2001
On the occasion of the Coptic New Year’s Day, the Christian Church of Egypt gave a presentation in the auditorium of UNESCO, Paris, under the title of Le Nil Eternel (The Eternal Nile).
Date of source: Sunday, September 24, 2000
Bishop Marcos of Shubra el-Kheima and Father Abdel Massih of the Saint Mary Church in Musturod oppose new songs in the church.
Date of source: Sunday, September 24, 2000
The Evangelical church is again accused of giving the hymns it distributes on video tapes a western appearance. This includes the music, the way it is sung and the use of video clips which are not in accordance with the spiritual dimension of the hymns. The article points out the opinions of the...
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