Date of source: Thursday, April 3, 2008
The article reports on the Coptic Orthodox Church’s celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary at al-Zaytūn church in 1968.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Labīb criticizes an al-Fajr article that casted doubt on the authenticity of the apparition of the Holy Virgin Mary in 1968. He highlighted the perils of such discussions and called on the Supreme Council of Journalism to be attentive and deal carefully with such transgressions.
Date of source: Monday, March 24, 2008
“Miracles happen when people decide they do.” Al-Bāz argues that the famous miraculous apparition of the Holy Virgin in 1968 was the product of the historical and social situation and served the church, the people as well as the political leadership.
Date of source: Friday, August 31, 2007
The following presents a report on poverty in Egypt, and specifically how this issue is being addressed by the Coptic Orthodox Church in an attempt to alleviate the suffering of Egyptians.
Date of source: Monday, June 25, 2007
The Civil Status Court rejects the testimony of a Christian man who had previously made the same testimony. The Coptic man sent a letter to al-Fajr expressing his disappointment and frustration at feeling that he was a second-class citizen.
Date of source: Monday, April 16, 2007
Archpriest Butrus Jayyid is a victim of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s
intransigence in applying the personal status law which forced Copts to harm the reputations of clergymen in order to be
granted a divorce.
Date of source: Sunday, April 8, 2007
The article deals with the operations of agricultural enterprises run by monasteries throughout Egypt. The focus falls on the recent growth of such enterprises and the high quality and low cost of the farm goods that come from them.
Date of source: Sunday, January 28, 2007
The author discusses Christianity in Egypt, and what it means to be a Copt living in a society that constantly struggles with social issues.
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
The article discusses a book entitled, ‘The
Martyrdom of John of Phanijoit,’ by Youhanna al-Zeituni, and the significance that this publication holds for Coptic
societies in the U.S. It discusses the conversion of historical figures to Islam, and the difficulties encountered when they
attempted...
Date of source: Monday, June 19, 2000
A great celebration took place on June 1st, in Saint Mary’s Coptic Church in Ma’adi, to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the coming of the Holy Family to Egypt. The participation of Prime Minister Atef Ebeid and many other ministers, as well as Pope Shenouda III, The Sheikh of Azhar, Dr....