Holy Week
Egypt announces resumption date for electricity cuts and load reduction
Egypt
May 3, 2024
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
April 30, 2024
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
April 15, 2020
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
April 13, 2020
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
April 19, 2019
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
March 31, 2015
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
April 19, 2011
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…