by Nermien Riad | Jun 6, 2014 | Coptic Church
Dear Friends: I’m glad to share with you a piece of excellent reporting and reflection by Stephen Kopalchick, who recently traveled with Coptic Orphans to Egypt to witness the situation there first-hand. His words originally appeared as a post on the blog of... 
by Nermien Riad | May 28, 2014 | Coptic Church, Diaspora, Sponsorship
It was a warm April morning in Minya when I sat down to chat with George. That’s when I found out you’re a grandparent. Surprised? I was, too. It took being in Egypt, sitting there with George, to wake me up. To remind me that God decides what happens to... 
by Nermien Riad | May 16, 2014 | Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Whenever I’m in Egypt, I get chills just thinking, “Jesus Himself may have been in this exact place where I’m standing now.” It’s amazing that our Savior found refuge in Egypt, and that He blessed our land and people.... 
by | Oct 7, 2013 | Coptic Church, Egypt Revolution
His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Church in the United Kingdom addressed the situation of Copts in Egypt at the Institute of Catholic Culture on October 1, 2013. 
by Nermien Riad | Oct 1, 2013 | Coptic Church, Egypt Church-Based Volunteers, Egypt Revolution
“Our house is engulfed in flames. Hurry before they kill us.” The distressed sister of our volunteer Rep Saeed placed a frantic call for help as the pro-Morsi mob burnt down her house in Diabiya, Beni Suef. With these words ringing loud, Rep Saeed raced out to... by | Sep 23, 2013 | Coptic Church
Coptic Christians have been a part of the social fabric of Egypt for centuries, but in recent history they have also become a target for assault and discrimination. In the days since the ouster of former President Morsi, Coptic churches have been attacked in some of...