Sālim says that history shows the prominent role of Coptic Christians in Egypt’s political, social, and cultural life. The 1919 revolution against the British occupation is a good example, as it was Copts who first devised the “Religion is for God and homeland is for all” slogan that acted as a leading principle behind the revolution. Sālim then talks about various Copts and how they have contributed to Egyptian culture.

Key Words: Salāmah Mūssá – George Hanīn – Louis ‘Awad – Ghālī Shukrī – Idwār al-Kharrāt – ‘Adlī Fakhrī – ‘Adlī Rizq Allāh