What is Coptic Orthodox Christian Identity? We often hear that “we are the descendants of the pharaohs” in Coptic communities and this is often the way we begin to characterize our identities. But if one…
A reflection on Matthew 1-3 with Christ's death and resurrection demonstrating a joyful end to the poem. By Matthew, I first learned justice,Privately putting away the one who seemed trustless.By Matthew, Mother Mary was, revealed with…
In the 21st century, we face a unique task in defending the faith, although this is not the first time that, as Christians, we’re called to protect our beliefs. St. Peter says in his first epistle,…
I grew up in Savannah, Georgia. My parents were the founders of the first Coptic Orthodox church in the city, having successfully gathered the handful of local Copts in 2002– an effort to ground these immigrant…
Some of the most valued aspects of life, if devoid of freedom, become meaningless. Among these things are love. If one is forced into a marriage without the heart ever having the freedom to choose another,…
Historically, in just about every part of the world, those with lighter skin have been seen as more favorable and more attractive, as compared to those with darker skin. This has been especially prevalent in Asian,…
Not all Egyptians are doctors, pharmacists, engineers, or lawyers. Some of us have deviated from the dreams of our loving parents and have instead pursued careers in...other fields (We’re looking at you, Mena Massoud). As our…
Disclaimer: This piece is based on opinions and perspectives. My intention is simply to share my experiences without sugarcoating anything. I hope that this piece allows readers to understand my perspectives and mobilize them towards action.…
I remember when I was about eight or nine years old, laying in my bed, wondering what I would become when I grew up. For whatever reason, that question was paramount that night, and after going…
Every season in life has a purpose. Though people like to claim a certain season as their favourite, every season has their cons. For example, fall is beautiful because it’s not too cold, orange is omnipresent,…