On December 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the death of the 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia who were burned to death ...

Researchers had long understood that tattooing was a cultural practice in Nubia, a region along the Nile. However, poor ...

Ancient Nubian civilizations practiced something that might shock modern sensibilities - they tattooed the faces of infants and toddlers as young as seven months old. A new study using advanced ...

Every Christmas people are bombarded with images of the Nativity in Christmas cards, the lyrics of songs and Nativity plays.

Baptism is one of the most well-known rituals in Christianity. But what are the origins of this ritual? Did John the Baptist invent it himself? Trump expected to sign executive order to reclassify ...

The finalist concepts have been revealed in an international competition – featuring the UK’s Níall McLaughlin Architects – for a new museum of Jesus Christ’s baptism at Bethany in Jordan The UK-based ...

AIN AL-KHARAB, EGYPT—Egyptian authorities announced that excavations in the Western Desert uncovered the remnants of an early Coptic city, according to a report by Egyptian Streets. The discovery at ...

CAIRO — Far from Egypt’s busy capital, minority communities are struggling to preserve and protect their unique culture and languages from extinction. With a population of over 118 million, Egypt is ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 1 marks Global Coptic Day, a worldwide celebration of the rich history and enduring faith of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The day commemorates the Holy Family’s biblical ...

Today, I join the Coptic Orthodox Christian community in observing Global Coptic Day—a celebration of the ancient heritage, rich culture, and reverent worship of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Tracing ...