Date of source:
In the past some Copts have
been complaining that the Egyptian press has not given
(enough) attention to Christian religious feasts. This is why we have
listed the articles related to
Easter.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 to Monday, April 24, 2006
A listing of articles in the Egyptian press
concerning the festival of Easter.
Date of source: Monday, April 24, 2006
President Muhammad Husnī Mubārak sent
yesterday his warm greetings to Pope
Shenouda III of Alexandria, patriarch of the See of Saint Mark, and to
Egyptian Copts abroad, extending his best
wishes for Easter to all Orthodox churches.
Date of source: Sunday, April 23, 2006
Analysis of the attacks on churches in Alexandria in which one man was killed and criticism of the security forces failure to protect Copts.
Date of source: Sunday, April 16, 2006
Watani reports on the church stabbings in Alexandria by an allegedly mentally unstable individual.
Date of source: Friday, May 2, 2003
A high ranking Islamic delegation visited His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria. The members of the delegation affirmed people in Egypt live in love and peace. They added that Muslims and Christians celebrated together all feasts and share happiness. The delegation pointed out that...
Date of source: Friday, May 2, 2003
The board of directors and editors of Sawt Al-Azhar send Easter holiday greetings to all Christians in Egypt and abroad
Date of source: Saturday, April 26, 2003 to Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Egyptian press paid special attention to Easter festivities. It elaborated on the spiritual connotations of Easter and resurrection and reports the "Happy Easter" wishes Pope Shenouda and all Copts received from officials and Muslim religious leaders.
Date of source: Saturday, April 26, 2003
A number of Egyptian bishops of the Coptic Orthodox Church said that Arab Christians would not celebrate Easter, as sadness over what has taken place in Baghdad breaks their hearts. The head of the World Council of Churches said that the churches of the Middle East canceled all Easter festivities...
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2003
The author explains the spiritual value of Passion Week and how the Orthodox Church looks at this week. He also elaborates on the Passion of Jesus Christ, especially at the hands of the Jews.