Oriental Orthodoxy in Egypt explained

Oriental Orthodoxy in Egypt represents Christians in Egypt who are adherents of Oriental Orthodoxy. In demographic terms, Oriental Orthodox Christians constitute the majority of Christians in Egypt.

The main denomination of Oriental Orthodoxy in Egypt is the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. The seat of the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria is currently occupied by Pope Tawadros II. Also, there are some 8000 Oriental Orthodox Armenians in Egypt and some 500 Oriental Orthodox Christians of the Syriac Orthodox Church.^[1]

See also

• Christianity in Egypt
• Eastern Orthodoxy in Egypt
• Roman Catholicism in Egypt
• Protestantism in Egypt
• Religion in Egypt
• Freedom of religion in Egypt
• Human rights in Egypt

Bibliography

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External links

• European Centre for Law and Justice (2011): The Persecution of Oriental Christians, what answer from Europe?

Notes and References

1. Web site: Egypt: Egyptian authorities failing to protect religious minorities.