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19. Containment of a sectarian crisis after the killing of a Muslim girl who was knocked down by the bishop of Qina’s car
Date of source: Saturday, September 8, 2007
Security bodies, Muslim and Christian men of religion, and members of parliament have succeeded in containing a sectarian crisis in Niqādah in Qinā governorate.
23. A delegation of Norwegian churches pays tribute to religious coexistence in Egypt during a visit to Qena
Date of source: Monday, November 3, 2003
A delegation of the Norwegian churches paid tribute to religious co-existence in Egypt, saying that Egyptians have managed to create an umbrella under which Muslims and Christian can live. They added that they saw examples of coexistence in markets and in the streets.
37. Recording the monumental monasteries of Qena to preserve them
Date of source: Tuesday, June 1, 2004
The desert surrounding Naqada is home to seven monasteries that have been founded between the fourth and the seventh century AD. Rare monumental icons are hung on the walls of these monasteries. The Higher Council for Antiquities cooperates with the owners of these monasteries in order to preserve...
13. Escalations following the alleged conversion of a priest’s wife to Islam
Date of source: Thursday, December 23, 2004
This report explains the escalations following the alleged conversion of a priest’s wife to Islam. Much background is given to the cultural context that explain why such an issue is so sensitive in Egypt. The report also shows that several of the organizers of the demonstration in Cairo have done...
33. The secrets of the demonstration of 3000 Copts against the decision of the pope
Date of source: Saturday, August 11, 2001 to Friday, August 17, 2001
More than 3000 Copts demonstrated in the church of Luxor, asking for the return of Bishop Amonius, the Bishop of Luxor, whom the pope deposed more than a year ago. They objected to the pope’s oral decision not to mention his name in the mass prayers.
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