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Date of source: Thursday, August 6, 2020
Around 300 Christians performed “Thursday Worship” at the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria on the fourth day of carrying out the decision to gradually reopen churches. Churches have been closed since March 21st, when Prime Minister Muṣṭafā Madbūlī issued the decision to close churches...
Date of source: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Egypt expressed regret at the burning of the historic tower of the Church of Notre Dame in the French capital of Paris, expressing solidarity with the French authorities.
Date of source: Sunday, August 4, 2019
Naẓīr Jayyid Rūfāʾil was born on August 3, 1923 in Asyūṭ governorate, who over the days became His Holiness Pope Shinūda III, Pope of Alexandria, and the 117th Patriarch of St. Mark's See. He declared: "I am a citizen who serves God through the people."
Today is celebrated the 96th anniversary...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Thirty-one eligible archons representing the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria participated in the elections on Monday (October 29), said Kimīl Siddīq, Secretary of the Lay Council in the Mediterranean city.
Date of source: Saturday, September 29, 2012
Dozens of Coptic youths demonstrated inside the St. Mark Cathedral in Alexandria to protest the candidacy of bishops for the papal elections.
Date of source: Sunday, April 13, 2014
Ruways Morcos, General Deputy of the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral and official spokesperson for the Church in Alexandria, said that the travel ban to Jerusalem for Orthodox Copts was a decision of the Holy Synod is the highest authority in the church.
Date of source: Thursday, April 28, 2016
The Eminence of the Grand Imam Dr. Aḥmad aṭ-Ṭayib, the Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar, visited the Cathedral of St. Mark in Al- ʿAbassiyyah yesterday to congratulate Pope Tawadros II and the Coptic brothers on the occasion of the Easter Feast. The Grand Imam was received by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II...
Date of source: Thursday, April 28, 2016
The Coptic Christian observation of Maundy Thursday (The Holy Thursday), the Holy day also known as "Thursday of Mysteries", marks the anniversary of the "Last Supper" of Christ with his disciples. According to the Christian belief, Maundy Thursday marks the day that Christ had washed the feet of...
Date of source: Friday, April 29, 2016
On Friday, the churches of Alexandria witnessed a large turnout of thousands of Copts in the Governorate to participate in the "Good Friday" prayer. Good Friday is considered the most important day of the Holy week, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death.
Date of source: Sunday, April 24, 2016
Amid heightened security, the Holy See of St. Mark in Alexandria celebrated “Palm Sunday” where the churchyard was adorned with flowers and crosses. The crowd gathered in a marketplace for selling palms before performing the prayers at the Church.
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