Date of source: Monday, June 1, 2026
The Governor of Asyūṭ, Muḥammad ʿUlwān, attended on Monday (June 1) the grand celebration organized by the Coptic Orthodox Church on the occasion of the Feast of the Entry of Jesus Christ and the Holy Family into the land of Egypt, which was held at the Anbā Rūwīs Theater in the St. Mark Cathedral...
Date of source: Monday, June 1, 2026
The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Entry of the Holy Family into Egypt, which falls on the first of June. It is considered one of the minor feasts of the Lord in the Orthodox Church, as the journey of the Holy Family began with their escape from Bethlehem in Palestine due to the...
Date of source: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Christina ʿImād, who had been reported missing since Tuesday, returned to her family after being missing since Tuesday (April 21) in al-Maʿṣara area, Ḥilwān district, southern Cairo.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Following the circulation on social media platforms of information about the presence of security forces on land belonging to the Monastery of the Angel Abu Khashaba in Fayūm Governorate and the implementation of demolition orders, below are some details clarifying what happened.
Date of source: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawaḍrūs II offered his congratulations to Muslims in Egypt and the Arab and Islamic world for the holy month of Ramaḍān, reflecting the spirit of brotherhood and solidarity that characterizes the Egyptian people. He considered that the coinciding of Christian and Muslim fasts...
Date of source: Sunday, February 15, 2026
The Monastery of Anbā Shinūda (known as the White Monastery) in the western mountains of the Sūhāg governorate released a statement announcing a new schedule for receiving visitors during Great Lent. The statement clarified that the monastery will only receive visitors on three days a week: Friday...
Date of source: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Copts are awaiting the Great Lent of 2026, with increasing online searches and social media posts seeking information about the start date, especially as the Coptic Orthodox Church prepares for this holy fast.
Date of source: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Dr. Māyā Mursī, Minister of Social Solidarity, in coordination with the Director of the Social Solidarity Directorate in al-Minyā Governorate, directed the disbursement of the necessary aid to the families of the victims of the collapse of an internal wall at one of the buildings of the historic...
Date of source: Saturday, January 10, 2026
The Coptic Orthodox Church's Fast of Jonah, also known as the Fast of Nineveh 2026, will take place between February 2nd and 4th, 2026, while the Feast of Jonah falls on February 5th.
Date of source: Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Coptic Orthodox Church is preparing to celebrate religious holidays and occasions, according to the Coptic calendar. In this context, the al-Yawm al-Sābiʿ newspaper is publishing the dates of holidays and fasts for the year 2026, which represent a basic reference for Copts to organize their...