Date of source: Monday, January 8, 2001
The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrated Christmas on January 7. The Saturday evening mass, which lasted 2.5 hours was broadcast live on Egyptian TV. Many prominent Egyptians were present. Channel 3, interviewed Pope Shenouda, the Grand Imam and others about national unity. Of course, both Muslims and...
Date of source: Friday, January 7, 2000
For three years now, the midnight mass has been broadcasting of on TV. All Christians, especially in small villages, who are able for the first time to see their pope praying the mass on TV, appreciate such a thing.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 12, 2000
One of the great registered films that pictured the Holy Family was the one directed by the great director Sameha Al-Ghonami.
Date of source: Saturday, November 20, 1999
An American Comedy about, heaven, angels, man, and the church.
The movie’s director is facing severe criticism but he stresses that he has a strong faith.
Date of source: Saturday, October 16, 1999
Muslim actors speak about their roles in films in which they represented Christian characters. Bishop Bissenti said that the many Moslem Egyptian actors performing in films produced by the church have contributed to the success of these films because of their performance abilities, not religious...
Date of source: Saturday, May 29, 1999
Although they constitute an integral part of the social fabric, Copts are scarcely represented in the cinema. This scanty representation is quite disproportional to the real magnitude of their presence or their social roles. A new, soon-to-be-screened film, "Forbidden Talk", which depicts a Copt...
Date of source: Sunday, May 9, 1999
In view of the positive spirit of discussions between Christians and Muslims in recent weeks in the area of education syllabuses, the writer complains about the recent screening of a film about the Emperor Constantine, and the unsubstantiated negative comments made by an invited professor after...
Date of source: Friday, January 8, 1999
Pope Shenouda wants to see the boycotts on Iraq and Libya are lifted. He believes the Israeli conflict with the Arabs is a conflict of greed. He also said the problem of the Coptic endowments is close to a final solution, thanks to the government.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 6, 1999
For the first time since the days of Nasser the Christmas prayer was broadcasted life. In the past decades, however, the Christmas celebration in the Coptic Cathedral was broadcasted the day after.
Date of source: Friday, November 20, 1998
The media frenzy caused by the events of Al-Koshh and the exaggerated reactions is a matter which invites us to wonder. Why were all these attempts made to assure a fact!! The Copts enjoy full citizenship and do not face any sort of persecution. Such horror over this issue does not deny there is a...