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Past, Present, and Future
15-17 May, 2008
Coptic Orthodox Church Centre
Under the Care of His Grace Bishop
Angaelos
The Coptic Orthodox Centre
in Stevenage, UK, announces a conference on Coptic Culture: Past,
Present, and Future.
The conference aims to
highlight the contributions and achievements of one of the most
obscure periods of Egyptian history: the Coptic Period. The
importance of this period lies in its valuable contributions to some
of the most formative theological debates of Christianity. Strictly
defined as a Late Antique culture, spanning only the third to the
seventh centuries AD, the heritage of the Coptic Period still
survives today in the artistic expression, liturgical services, and
language of the Coptic Orthodox Church, as well as in the cultural
heritage of millions of Egyptian Christians who live in Egypt and
abroad. This period’s lasting contributions, however, remain
underappreciated, and many of its aspects remain unclear, or
unknown, to the general public.
For the first time, the conference at the Coptic Centre will bring
together, specialists working on all aspects of Coptic Culture, from
its earliest phases to the present day. One aim of the conference is
to highlight new research on Coptic art, writings, and archaeology.
By bringing together specialists, academics, and Coptic clergy, the
conference organisers hope to foster an active discussion on what
defined Coptic identity in centuries past, and what it means to be
Coptic in contemporary culture, both in Egypt and abroad. As we
gather, it is important that we draw on, understand, and appreciate
the rich cultural heritage of this period as we look to our past to
inform our present and define our future.
Contact Information
Telephone: 01438745232
FAX: 01438313879
Postal address:
Coptic Orthodox Church Centre
Shephalbury Manor
Broadhall Way
Stevenage, UK
SG2 8RH
Inquiries:
Symposium@copticcentre.com
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الاقباط العاملين في
بريطانيا، وشرح لهم
الحاجة الماسة للحصول
على الاجهزة اللازمة
للمستشفى القبطي في
نيروبي عاصمة كينيا،
هذا الى جانب التفكير
في انشاء مستشفى في
نيجيريا. واوضح
نيافته اهمية ذلك
المشروع فيما يتعلق
بالخدمات التي تؤديها
الكنيسة في افريقيا.
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His
Holiness expressed his thanks for treatment Sir Madgy had given to the many
patients he personally sent him.
Their treatment was given free, made possible
through the charity "Chain of Hope" founded by Sir Magdy in 1993. In recognition
of his great work and dedication His Holiness presented him with the Medal of St
Mark.In reply, Sir Magdy expressed his gratitude to His Holiness. He
acknowledged and thanked his team of medical professionals and charity workers
without whom such work would not have been possible.The celebration was attended
by the Bishops and Clergy from the Coptic church and many representatives from
other orthodox churches. His Excellency, the Egyptian Ambassador spoke in praise
of Sir Magdy. 
