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| − | The '''Coptic Church of Egypt''' is one of the oldest denominations of Christianity, originating in Alexandria, [[Egypt]] in the 1st century. <ref>http://www.gotquestions.org/Coptic-Christianity.html</ref> | + | The '''Coptic Church of Egypt''' is one of the oldest denominations of [[Christianity]], originating in [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]] in the 1st century. <ref>http://www.gotquestions.org/Coptic-Christianity.html</ref> |
The Coptic Church of Egypt is a non-Chalcedonian Church and is similiar to the [[Eastern Othodox Church]] in ethos, lifestyle, and worship. | The Coptic Church of Egypt is a non-Chalcedonian Church and is similiar to the [[Eastern Othodox Church]] in ethos, lifestyle, and worship. | ||
| − | Although most of Egypt presently follows Islam, a remnant of the Coptic Church persists to this day in Egypt. | + | Although most of Egypt presently follows Islam, a strong remnant of the Coptic Church persists to this day in Egypt. Due to radical Islam, persecution of the Copic Church has increased in recent years. |
Revision as of 22:09, July 19, 2007
The Coptic Church of Egypt is one of the oldest denominations of Christianity, originating in Alexandria, Egypt in the 1st century. [1]
The Coptic Church of Egypt is a non-Chalcedonian Church and is similiar to the Eastern Othodox Church in ethos, lifestyle, and worship.
Although most of Egypt presently follows Islam, a strong remnant of the Coptic Church persists to this day in Egypt. Due to radical Islam, persecution of the Copic Church has increased in recent years.