The Coptic Orthodox church marks time by its martyrs. Its ecclesial calendar begins in AD 284, year 1 Anno Martyrii (Year of the Martyrs), when Emperor Diocletian ascended to the throne and put ...

Scholars have long believed that Hatshepsut’s spiteful successor wanted to destroy every image of her, but the truth may be ...

Rochester, N.Y. — The Egyptian Festival at St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church is concluding its second and final day on Saturday, offering a rich tapestry of cultural experiences until 8 p.m.

Al Fustat (Coptic Cairo/Old Cairo) is ranked #6 out of 22 things to do in Cairo. See pictures and our review of Al Fustat (Coptic Cairo/Old Cairo).

In a two-part series, Zahi Hawass gives an outline history of ancient and modern Egypt similar to the one that can be seen at Cairo’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation.

Pope Tawadros II, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, received Thursday German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his accompanying delegation at the Papal Headquarters in Cairo on Thursday.

Archaeologists Unearth Stunning Coptic Building in Egypt. Story by Emily Carter • 18h. A major discovery in Egypt’s Upper Egypt region is shedding new light on early Christian architecture.

Established in 2018, the Egyptian Coptic Festival is the 1st event showcasing Canadians from Egyptian Coptic origin in North America. You will have the opportunity to connect with more than 40 local ...

Archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman fortress in northern Sinai. The discovery illuminates the Roman Empire’s easternmost defensive lines in Egypt.

This church became known as the Coptic church because Copt is the Arabic and Greek word for Egyptian. Before the Moslem invasion in 641 the Copts fell into heresy due to their rejection of the ...