The Coptic cross is worn by Coptic Christians in North Africa as a symbol of their faith, with the earliest form being the Coptic ankh. The cross allows for easy identification among Copts and serves as a reminder of early Christian martyrs. The Coptic cross is a form of the cross that is worn by […]
Copts are Christians from Egypt, with the majority belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church. They face persecution from Muslim extremists and discrimination in modern Egypt. Coptic traditions include services in the Coptic language and using the Coptic calendar, which marks the Year of Martyrs from Diocletian’s reign. A Copt is a Christian originally from Egypt […]
