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Saudi Arabia will construct 1st evangelical church soon

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 - 09:29 GMT

In early January 2023, Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church held the first-ever Christmas Eve mass in Saudi Arabia, according to the official magazine of the church “El-Keraza.”

National Council for Human Rights demands return of child 'Shenouda' to his foster family until adoption lawsuit's conclusion

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 - 03:44 GMT

The then childless couple found the boy, who was only a few days/weeks old, in 2018 in front of the gate of a church.

One person injured after a fire broke out in Church in Alexandria

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 - 02:02 GMT

A person was injured, after a fire broke out in the Church of Mary, located in district of Al-Montazah, east of Alexandria governorate.

3rd edition of Logos Coptic Youth Forum kicks off in Egypt

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 - 03:56 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark inaugurated the forum.

Egypt's Coptic Church spox reveals cause of smoke at Shubra church

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 - 12:35 GMT

Spokesman of the Coptic Church Qoms Moussa Ibrahim revealed the reason behind the smoke that rose from Martyr Mar Gerges Church in Cairo's Shubra neighborhood in the evening of Saturday.

In 48 hours, fire breaks out in another church in Egypt but without injuries

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 - 02:55 GMT

Firefighting forces extinguished Tuesday a fire that broke out in the ground floor of Bishop Beshoy Church in Menya governorate situated in Upper Egypt.

Egypt's Awqaf minister, mufti and Sheikh Al-Azhar condole with Pope Tawadros II over Giza's church fire victims

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 01:33 GMT

Gomaa also condoled with the families of the deceased and all the Egyptian people and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

Arab countries offer condolences to Egypt over church fire victims

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 01:06 GMT

Abu Seifein Church in Imbaba district located in the Greater Cairo district of Imbaba witnessed a fire this morning, during the Divine Liturgy due to “an electrical malfunction.”

Sisi pays condolences to families of church fire victims, instructs provision of all kinds of care

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 10:20 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi paid his condolences to the families of the victims of a fire accident at a church in Cairo on Sunday.

Fire erupts at Al-Munira Church in Giza, 55 Injured

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 10:14 GMT

Four fire trucks rushed to the scene in a bid to contain the blaze.

Pope Tawadros II meets with Polish President, First Lady

Mon, 30 May 2022 - 09:54 GMT

He also called the Polish President and the First Lay for having a tour of Coptic monasteries.

Egyptian Cabinet legalizes new batch of unlicensed churches, affiliated buildings

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 - 03:43 GMT

The status and requests of that batch have been examined, since January 6, by the committee in charge.

Azhar delegation visits diocese in North Sinai, talk cooperation on correcting youths’ misconceptions

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 - 11:35 GMT

A delegation of the Islamic Research Academy in Al-Azhar Institute in North Sinai organized a visit to the Diocese of Dahiyat al-Salam in Arish city, where discussed with Reverend Gabriel Ibrahim importance of raising youths’ awareness, and correcting misconceptions.

Anglican Episcopal Church set measures for Easter celebrations, mass prayers

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 - 01:17 GMT

The Anglican Episcopal Church prepares for celebrating Easter feast, taking into account the precautionary measures for social distancing of Coronavirus during prayers and celebrations.

Egypt's cabinet: 1,882 churches, service buildings legalized nationwide so far

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 - 11:14 GMT

The committee approved legalizing the status of 82 churches and buildings, Saad noted.

In pics: Egypt’s Coptic Church launches ‘Raha kids’ to help street Children in Kenya

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 - 02:02 GMT

The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church has launched a new project in Kenya called “Raha Kids” to serve street children, who were subjected to domestic violence that forced them to take refuge in the streets.

Video of church children simulating the slaughter of 21 Copts in Libya by ISIS reported to Egypt's Attorney-General

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 - 12:18 GMT

A video of children wearing orange overalls in a church in a recreation of of the 2015 slaughter of 21 Copts in Libya at the hands of ISIS has been strongly condemned by the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood.

Pope Tawadros II inaugurates Saint George church in Alex.

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 - 11:03 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese on Saturday inaugurated the renovated St. George Church in Shatby, Alexandria.

Evangelical Church resumes Friday mass worship as of August 28

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 - 01:17 GMT

The Head of the Evangelical Church Zaki ensured that attention and caution must be taken in the coming period to avoid any new infections with Coronavirus.

Catholic, Evangelical churches support Egypt efforts to defend national security

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 - 01:01 GMT

The Catholic Church has expressed support for the political leadership in Egypt in its efforts to protect national security.

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