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Date of source: Sunday, May 22, 2011
A number of lawyers and human rights activists filed a report with the Public Prosecutor about the news story published in al-Wafd Newspaper entitled, "Muslim girl says Copts kidnapped her, tattooed cross on her hand [translation of the article by AWR]".
Filers of the reports said that the...
Date of source: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
As the Coptic Museum in Cairo turns 100 years old, this article reflects on the museum’s history, collections, and features.
It also highlights the museum’s centenary celebration, which was attended by Grand Mufti ‘Alī Jum‘ah, as well as Egyptian actor ‘Umar al-Sharīf.
In addition, the article also...
Date of source: Sunday, February 21, 2010
This article describes the many changes and restorations made to the Anba Antonious Monastery in Sinai. The recent restorations have been in multiple phases over the past 10 years. There also have been recent archaeological finds in the vicinity, including Monk's cells and ancient Coptic writing....
Date of source: Sunday, June 28, 2009
The author discusses the history and tradition surrounding the Church of the Holy Virgin in Haret Zuweila, Cairo, and the process to restore it.
Date of source: Sunday, February 15, 2009
The story of Dayr al-Maymoun, 50kms south of Cairo where St Anthony sowed the seeds of monasticism.
Date of source: Sunday, November 23, 2008
Farouk writes about the case of a women who brought a sexual harasser to court and the broader social issues which surround sexual harassment increasing in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, July 13, 2008
The article discusses the al-Butrusiya Church in Cairo, a church steeped in history and notorious for the traditional ceremonies held there.
Date of source: Sunday, June 1, 2008
The following article discusses St. Mary’s Church, in Mostorod, where the Baby Jesus was said to have bathed in the water of a spring.
Date of source: Sunday, May 11, 2008
The article describes the modern restoration techniques that are being employed at the Church of the Holy Virgin in Haret Zuweila in Cairo. The church was the site of the papal seat from 1400 to 1520 but has suffered from groundwater problems in recent years.
Date of source: Sunday, August 10, 2008
The author describes the history and the traditions involved in celebrating Sūm al-Adra[the Fast of the Virgin].
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.