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87. The other face of the ‘iron hand’ Bishop Bishuy in the Coptic Church
Date of source: Sunday, October 8, 2006
Bishop Bīshūy is a controversial figure in the Coptic Orthodox church. He is known for his traditional stands, but also for his reforms and important achievements.
73. "Mar Girgis "the most popular saint in Egypt
Date of source: Sunday, April 30, 2006
Christians in Egypt are celebrating the memory of Mar Girgis, the most popular saint all over the world.
24. Powerful lobbies within the church
Date of source: Saturday, August 27, 2005 to Friday, September 2, 2005
Readers may recall that the public discussion on church issues came about through an initiative of Pope Shenouda III, the Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark and his interviews with journalist Mahmoud Fawzī. Fawzi has since published these interviews in a series of books beginning in 1985, with the...
9. Muslims in the mulids of Copts
Date of source: Sunday, November 25, 2001
Muslims and Christian mulids are celebrated in a similar way and are an expression of their happiness. Muslims are affected by the Christian celebrations and the celebrations of both of them carry Pharaonic features. All Egyptians celebrate the mulids of Sayeda Zeinab [Muslim], Al-Hussein [Muslim...
7. Muslims and Christians celebrate the mulid of the champion Mar Girgis
Date of source: Tuesday, September 26, 2000
[Mulid is a popular religious festival on the anniversary of a venerated religious figure, usually held in the locality with which he or she is closely associated] Mar Girgis is the most famous religious figure whose day of death [the day he was reborn in eternal life] people celebrate. This is...
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