Holy Week

Egypt announces resumption date for electricity cuts and load reduction
Egypt

Egypt announces resumption date for electricity cuts and load reduction

The electricity cut-off schedule and load reduction plan, which are being implemented according to the previously specified schedules and dates,…
Churches across Egypt begin the Holy Week
Egypt

Churches across Egypt begin the Holy Week

Churches across Egypt began the Holy Week on Sunday, lasting until Friday evening. In the Monastery of Saint Demiana in…
Coptic Christians in Egypt celebrate Holy Week through traditions
Egypt

Coptic Christians in Egypt celebrate Holy Week through traditions

With all Holy Week prayers cancelled, Egypt’s Coptic Christians have resorted to traditional celebrations and rituals to accompany their Holy…
Black curtains across Egypt’s churches show sorrow over Christ’s crucifixiction
Egypt

Black curtains across Egypt’s churches show sorrow over Christ’s crucifixiction

Coptic Orthodox buildings across Egypt abroad have decorated black flags and curtains on their walls and entrances, showing sorrow over…
Extreme Easter: Flogging, crucifixions in Philippines
World

Extreme Easter: Flogging, crucifixions in Philippines

Eight men and a woman were nailed to crosses while hundreds of barefoot men beat themselves with flails on Good…
Coptic Christians to celebrate Holy Week starting next Sunday
Egypt

Coptic Christians to celebrate Holy Week starting next Sunday

Archbishop Royce Morcos, spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria said the Cathedral of St. Mark and all the…
Egyptian churches celebrate Holy Week amid high security
Egypt

Egyptian churches celebrate Holy Week amid high security

Orthodox churches in Egypt are preparing to hold Holy Week prayers amid heavy security imposed by Coptic scouting groups and…
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