Coptic artist Adel Nassif has been retelling Egypt's Christian history in beautiful icons in an effort to push back against what he describes as a trend towards low-quality mass production.

CAIRO, EGYPT—Customs officials seized three ancient Coptic Christian icons at the Cairo airport. The parcel was headed to the United States, but the intercepted icons were rerouted to the ...

Customs officers at Cairo airport have seized three ancient Coptic icons that someone attempted to smuggle to the United States. Customs chief Mohamed al-Shahat said that personnel was suspicious of a ...

The carved-wood front doors imported from Egypt are the first clue that St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church will tantalize the eyes once you walk in. The details not only represent art and ...

The granddaughter of an Orthodox priest who was imprisoned under Stalin, she saw her trip to Egypt as an opportunity to explore the Coptic Church and its rich history. But as life often does, her ...

Eventually I was able to publish numerous articles on Coptic art, icons and the museum.” Marguerite Nakhla, “ Le baptême du Christ” (1974), Tempera on plywood, 138 x 117cm (courtesy of the ...

Al Fustat (Coptic Cairo/Old Cairo) is ranked #6 out of 22 things to do in Cairo. See pictures and our review of Al Fustat (Coptic Cairo/Old Cairo).

Coptic monuments in Cairo. Most of them are located in Babylon Fortress area, with an area of about half a square kilometer. There are inside it the Coptic museum; six Coptic churches and a monastery ...

Visitors to St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church of Maryland in Cooksville this weekend can experience a Mediterranean market, purchase Egyptian souvenirs, and try out Mediterranean cuisine while ...

After last week's Bakersfield Greek Food Festival, residents can head to St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church for its Coptic Festival. In addition to a dash of culture and church history, ...

Coptic artist Adel Nassif has been retelling Egypt's Christian history in beautiful icons in an effort to push back against what he describes as a trend towards low-quality mass production.