MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD_______________

We are proud to announce the formation of the Coptic Assembly of America. This organization will provide an important [Read more...]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PARLIAMENT?_____

EGYPT PARLIAMENT FIRE FUELS SCORN OF GOVERNMENT

A fire that gutted the upper house of parliament this week has fueled Egyptians' scorn for their authoritarian government, with critics saying it is unable to protect its own buildings and maintain basic infrastructure. [Read More...]

MUSHARRAF IS OUT - WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR EGYPT?

خبراء يعتبرون استقالة «مشرف» بداية لعصر «إزاحة» بعض الرؤساء المنتخبين.. ويستبعدون تكرار السيناريو في مصر لـ«ضعف أحزابها»

ARTICLE FROM THE WASHINGTON POST_____

STILL A FELLOW DISSIDENT?

As Egypt's Hosni Mubarak continues to hound an advocate for democracy, the administration is nearly silent. Today, we repost an opinion piece by Egyptian professor and dissident Saad Eddin Ibrahim that first appeared on our op-ed page one year ago. [Read More...]

FOLLOW UP ON THE ISSUE OF ORGAN DONATION

EGYPTIAN LAW ENDS CHRISTIAN/MUSLIM ORGAN DONATION

The Egyptian Medical Association, through its spokesman on August 18, denied that a bill in the Egyptian parliament would discriminate between Christians and Muslims by prohibiting organ transplants between members of the two faiths. [Read More...]

LETTER TO DR. HAMDY FROM DR. LOUIS ELIAS, M.D., FACS, FICS, FAAOS

I was sadly surprised to hear the news of not allowing a kidney transplant from a Christian to a Muslim. I do not understand the rationale behind it. As a proud Egyptian physician who practiced over 50 years both in Egypt and in the United States, [Read More...] 

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON________________

USCIRF WELCOMES JAMES STANDISH AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent, bipartisan federal agency advising the Administration and Congress, today announced the
[Read More...]

COPTIC ICON OF THE WEEK__________

"VIRGIN"

Date: 18th century 
Description: Icon representing the Virgin and the Infant holding a golden roll in His hand.
Dimensions: 39x54.5 cm   

Courtesy of the Coptic Museum.

EGYPTIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM IN COPTIC______

It is a pleasure for CAA, with our partner organization Alkatiba Atibiya, to provide the Egyptian National Anthem in Coptic.

Please click here to listen or download.

COPTIC ART___________________________

Coptic art is a distinctive artistic style developed by Egypt's Christians. It is characterized by vivid colors, bold patterns and a unique style of figural representation.  "Coptic art" is a term commonly [Read more...]

COPTIC HISTORY________________________

The Copts are indigenous Egyptians who trace their roots back to the Pharaohs. Their presence in the country predates the Arabic and Islamic population, which entered Egypt in the mid-seventh century. [Read More...]

REGISTER TO VOTE_______________________

We Made it Easy – It's Just a Click Away! Voting is a sacred right in the United States and it is the most effective way to make your voice heard by the political leaders of the country. [Read more...]

REGISTER FOR MEMBERSHIP_______________

The lifeblood of the Coptic Assembly of America is its membership. When Coptic [Read more...]

CAA WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!___________

CAA is always interested in the views of its public. If you would like one of your articles posted on our website or in our magazine, please contact us.

VOLUNTEER_____________________________

The Coptic Assembly of America needs you! By donating your skills and your time, you will help make this organization a successful and strong voice for Egyptian Christians. [Read more...]

MISSION STATEMENT_____________________

The Coptic Assembly of America (CAA) is dedicated to promoting equality, unity, human rights and democracy in Egypt for all [Read more...]

UPDATE ON HOUSE RESOLUTION 1303_______

HELP PASS HOUSE RESOLUTION 1303

Attention all Americans who support human rights in Egypt:  After taking a month-long break in August, the US Congress will be back in session on September 1st.  This is a great opportunity for us to continue to tell our Congressional Representatives about the egregious violations of human rights in Egypt.

Please click here to send a letter to your Congressman asking for support of Resolution 1303.  If you've already sent a letter, please tell your friends and family members to send a letter too.

For more information on the resolution, including the list of current cosponsors and the full text of the resolution, please click here.

HANI DANIAL FOR COPTS UNITED INTERVIEWS CAMEEL HALIM

كميل حليم لـ "الأقباط متحدون": أقباط المهجر مستقلون ولا ينسقون مع الكنيسة للتظاهر

 

حوار - هاني دانيال * الإعلام الحكومي يشوّه الكنيسة وأقباط المهجر ويغض البصر عن انتهاكات حقوق الإنسان في مصر. * العلاقات بين مصر وأمريكا معرضة للفتور إذا لم تتوقف [...المزيد]

 

To read the translation in English, please click here.

INTERVIEW WITH MARY ATTIA, COPTIC ACTIVIST

مارى عطية: "سرور" لا يعرف مشاكل الأقباط

قام بعض الأقباط فى الخارج بتنظيم مسيرات احتجاجية فى مختلف المدن الأوروبية، بشكل دفع الكنيسة المصرية إلى التبرؤ منها.. مارى عطية رئيسة رابطة المرأة والأسرة بالنمسا، كانت ضمن هؤلاء الذين قادوا 
 [...المزيد]

" DIGGING ON THE GRAVES OF THE COPTS"___

النبش في قبور الأقباط

للمصريين تاريخ طويل في نبش قبورهم. من نبش قبور فراعينهم بحثاً عن الذهب الذي حاول الملوك اغترافه إلي الآخرة بعد أن استخلصوه من عرق الفلاحين في الدنيا إلي نبش قبور الموتي لسرقة الجثث، ومن ثم
 [...المزيد]

ARTICLE FROM THE AMERICAN THINKER_____

THE COPTIC CONUNDRUM

Why are Egypt's Coptic Christians so apathetic about their persecution? The other night flipping through Arabic satellite stations, I came across a Coptic man who was lividly discussing the "Coptic question." [Read More...]

LETTER FROM HODA WADIE HALIM___________

تحية طيبة وبعد..،، تعليقاً على الحلقة التى أذيعت يوم الأحد 20 يوليو 2008؛ والتي استضافت السيد جمال أسعد والسيد هانى لبيب ، وكان موضوعها "الاضطهاد الديني الموجه ضد الأقباط[...المزيد]

To read the translation in English, please click here.

For additional articles by Hoda Halim click here.

ARTICLES BY HANI DANIAL________________

بقلم/هانى دانيال يعانى مجتمعنا المصري من بعض المشكلات التى تؤدى به إلى التراجع المستمر للخلف،وتجعله أسير الماضي بتخلفه ورجعيته،وأصبح هناك مجموعة من المواطنين هدفهم التسلية واله.

ARTICLES BY NABIL SHARAF ELDIN__________

في تراثنا الشعبي يطلق علي الطبيب «الحكيم»، وفي الخبرة الاجتماعية فإن الأطباء هم الأكثر نبوغاً، ومع ذلك فمن مظاهر الردة الاجتماعية أن تنتشر الأفكار المتعصبة في أوساط هذه النخبة،  [...المزيد]

ARTICLES BY MEDHAT KLADA_______________

لثلائاء 19 أغسطس مدحت قلادة اكتسح مفهوم أسلمة مصر بالتحديد في عام 1955 "مؤتمر الدول الإسلامية بجدة" ومثل مصر في ذلك الوقت السيد الرئيس ".

 For additional articles by Medhat Klada click here.

ARTICLES BY ED RIZKALLA________________

The Christians of Egypt, the Copts, celebrated the Feast of the Virgin Mary on Misra 16th, 1724 AM on the Coptic calendar, August 22, 2008 AD on the Gregorian calendar. The Feast culminates the popular Fasting of Saint Mary,
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For additional articles by Ed Rizkalla click here.