Once again, we are forced to report another deadly Islamic attack on Egyptian Copts. This latest attack on November 2 is almost an exact copy of the one that took place in the same location nearly one year ago. A group of Coptic tourists from Al-Minya and Suhag, Upper Egypt, in three minibuses left the Monastery
The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series #1- 22 Ayman came from the village of Abu Kourkas in Al Minya Province, Egypt. His village is among many Coptic neighborhoods under attack by terrorist invaders from inside and outside the town. Since childhood, Ayman has lived in fear for his life and for the lives
Bedouin peace process A few days prior to the stand-off on Friday, the streets leading to the village mosque were heavily posted with a threatening provocation ostensibly written by Coptic Church attendees that said, “We re-opened the church against your will.” By: Dr. Ashraf Ramelah - Voice ofthe Copts The Islamic Bedouin peace
The Church of the Virgin Mary and the Martyrs of Margaregs and Abi Sefin has been harassed for years by the state and is constantly under threat of closure. During President Al Sisi’s press conference upon his visit to France a few days ago (Saturday, Oct 21), a journalist asked about Egyptian human rights. The
Monsignor Samaan Shehata By Voice of the Copts Staff - Voice of the Copts We are not without sympathy for the Muslim Egyptian who is under pressure, indeed coercion towards a Sharia fundamentalism that’s touted today in Egypt – in particular by the powers-that-be from Al-Azhar Institute, the Muslim Brotherhood factions and the
Why now and why only two churches when so many need to re-open? By Dr. Ashraf Ramelah - Voice of the Copts On Sunday, September 10, two Coptic churches were re-opened by an executive order made by President Al-Sisi. One of them was the St. Mary Church of Al-Furn village in Al Minya diocese, which
Bishop Kirolos Voice of the Copts joins with the Coptic Church of Milan, Italy wailing the loss of Bishop Cyril, the Coptic Orthodox Coptic Church of Milan, Italy and Deputy Pope for all of Europe. Bishop Cyril died in his sleep on Monday, August 14, at age 65. The Coptic community of Egypt
sacred utensils Slogan found on the entrance to the building of the Egyptian police: “Police are at the service of the people” Local police serving the Islamic deep state At 2 am on Friday, June 16 -- just 20 days after the Al Minya Coptic bus attack by terrorists from Libya – Christians of
Egypt’s Coptic Christians suffered another fatal attack on its churches during this morning’s (April 9) Palm Sunday celebrations. Many parishioners were killed and maimed in a dual-church attack during the Palm Sunday services. North of Cairo, a terrorist bomb struck the Church of Saint George in Tanta claiming the lives of more than 40 worshippers
In January 2017, Egyptian journalists, attorneys and activists have reported jihadist crimes against Copts. I highlight the following two, which victimize Christian women, girls and families in the Coptic communities of Egypt who are specifically targeted in these acts of violence. Christian girl, Rania, disappears in alleged kidnapping The disappearance of a minor girl from
