Easter

Tightened security around churches at Easter’s eve
Egypt

Tightened security around churches at Easter’s eve

A high-level security source at the Interior Ministry said on Saturday that preparations have been stepped up within all sectors…
Egypt Copts ready for Easter mass despite attacks
Egypt

Egypt Copts ready for Easter mass despite attacks

Egyptian Copts will celebrate Easter mass on Saturday, marking one of Christianity's most joyous occasions just days after the deadliest…
Churches cancel Easter Sunday celebrations to mourn Passover victims
Egypt

Churches cancel Easter Sunday celebrations to mourn Passover victims

Egyptian Coptic Orthodox churches decided on Wednesday to cancel Easter Sunday celebrations, which mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as…
Egypt bolsters security outside churches ahead of Easter
Egypt

Egypt bolsters security outside churches ahead of Easter

Outside of Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral, the seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope, a dozen high-ranking police officers are stationed…
Churches in Minya will not celebrate Easter
Egypt

Churches in Minya will not celebrate Easter

Egyptian churches, in the southern city of Minya, say they will not hold Easter celebrations next Saturday in mourning for…
‘Holy Fire,’ fireworks: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
World

‘Holy Fire,’ fireworks: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter

With "Holy Fire," fireworks and solemn Masses, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Easter on Sunday, commemorating the day followers…
Security measures intensified at tourist hot-spots over Easter vacation
Egypt

Security measures intensified at tourist hot-spots over Easter vacation

Officials in major holiday spots have issued orders for special security measures over the Easter weekend and the Sham al-Nessim…
Sisi offers Easter greetings to Pope Tawadros and the Coptic community
Egypt

Sisi offers Easter greetings to Pope Tawadros and the Coptic community

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has offered Easter greetings to Coptic Pope Tawadros II and the Coptic community in general.He also…
Secret police to arrest harassers on Easter : security source
Egypt

Secret police to arrest harassers on Easter : security source

The interior ministry has set a plan to "secure" Easter celebrations on Monday, May 8th, which includes the use of…
Copts of New Valley celebrate Palm Sunday in the oases
Egypt

Copts of New Valley celebrate Palm Sunday in the oases

Hundreds of Coptic Christians flocked to the churches of New Valley governorate on Sunday to celebrate Palm Sunday and the…
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