The Statue of Liberty is an icon of our political freedom. The Cross is an icon of our spiritual freedom. The Statue of ...

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.

This year also marked the jubilee of the 350th anniversary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion, introduced by St. Margaret ...

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 ...

A new film, "The 21," recounts the beheadings 10 years ago of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS radicals. But the film also displays the Christians' stunning faith in God, the film's producer said.

The 21 is a powerful animated short film commemorating the 21 Christian martyrs brutally executed by ISIS in Libya in 2015. Created in the style of Coptic iconography, the film honors their unwavering ...

The Nativity Icon from the 18th century AD is also among these. Various other icons and relics housed at The Hanging Church, including the Virgin Mary with Jesus as an infant, the Crowned Virgin Mary ...

Located in this stop is the Coptic Patriarchate, the center of the Coptic church in Jerusalem. (10) Jesus was stripped of His garments. (11) The Crucifixion site where Jesus was nailed to the cross.

The story is told in many Coptic icons. How did they pay for it? We know that Joseph and Mary were poor. When Jesus was taken to the Temple for the ritual of purification (Luke 2:22), it is indicated ...

Islamic State released a video showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians kidnapped in Libya. Reuters (CP) In an extraordinary move bridging a historical rift dating back to 451 AD, Pope Francis ...