Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.

For Egypt’s embattled Coptic Christian minority, tattoos aren’t a fashion statement but rather an indelible, and defiant, mark of their faith. In effect, the small black cross tattoo that ...

During centuries of persecution, Coptic Christians found bold and enduring ways to show their dedication to Christ. Tattoos have become commonplace in modern American culture. According to a 2006 ...

June 1 marks Global Coptic Day, a worldwide celebration of the rich history and enduring faith of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The day commemorates the Holy Family’s biblical journey to Egypt ...

They use signs and symbols to search him out. Fascinating, but not something we are likely to emulate. Coptic Christians, on the other hand, have a process from which Catholics might learn a great ...

His Grace Anba Suriel is the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne. As part of Hobart's annual winter festival, Dark Mofo has installed a public display of several large inverted red ...

Smaller than a business card, the fragment includes several lines of handwritten text, composed in Coptic language, which uses Christian symbols. The final line of text includes the words: ...

On Feb. 15, 2015, ISIS militants brutally executed 21 Coptic Christian prisoners on a beach in Libya. Now, on the 10th anniversary of their martyrdom, a short animated film called “The 21” is ...

Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.