Coptic Orthodox Churches on Tuesday celebrated the end of the Virgin Mary’s fast which lasted 15 days, where thousands of worshipers participated in the celebration carrying icons of the Virgin Mary, ...

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church on Saturday celebrated the Assumption of the Virgin Mary amid measures to control the coronavirus pandemic, following a 15-day fast that began on August 7. Churches held ...

Kyrolos said she was hoping for “more blessings from the Virgin Mary to come our way to bring light and joy." For Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Christians, the anniversary celebration of the ...

icons of saints and traditional religious apparel worn by clergy. Egypt,” she said.”] The annual Egyptian Festival takes place at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church of Maryland at 14196 Frederick ...

The time of prayer and fasting lasts 15 days, starting on August 7 and ending on August 22, when the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In ...

In many Catholic and Orthodox countries ... Almost certainly, historic Christian devotion to the Virgin Mary began in Egypt, which is home to countless churches dedicated to her and icons celebrating ...

The granddaughter of an Orthodox priest who ... religious souvenirs – plastic icons, rosaries, pillows and tapestries adorned with Jesus, the Virgin Mary or one of the saints.

Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II declared on Saturday Virgin Mary Church in East Cairo's Zeiton district a new papal headquarters, Al-Ahram Arabic news website reported. This is the third location ...

The congregation of St. Mary and St. Kyrillos Coptic Orthodox Church of Hatfield opened its doors and its culture to the community during last weekend’s celebration of the 17th annual Egyptian ...