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   Jan 7, 2022 · 7 January 2023. Getty Images. Coptic Christians in Cairo, Egypt celebrating Christmas Eve mass on 6 Jan 2022. At the start of January as you head back to school, the Christmas tree's packed...

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3. www.thenationalnews.com › mena › 2022/01/05What is Coptic Christmas and how will Egypt celebrate this year?

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   Jan 5, 2022 · The Coptic Orthodox Church traces its origins to the first century AD when the Apostle Mark is said to have visited Egypt. Mark is regarded by Egypt’s Christians as the first Pope of Alexandria, the original seat of the church.

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   Jan 6, 2023 · As Orthodox Christmas falls on Saturday, here are answers to some of the key questions. Why do Orthodox Christians celebrate on January 7?

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   Do Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?

   • Orthodox believers observe Christmas according to the Julian—rather than Gregorian—calendar. Thanks to a decision made more than 400 years ago, not all Christians observe the holiday on December 25. Christmas is over, so why are 12 percent of the world’s Christians waiting until January 7 to celebrate?

   Why some people celebrate Christmas in January - National Geographic

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   What is Orthodox Christmas in Egypt?

   • Orthodox Christianity is the most common form of Christianity in the Middle East, with most living in Egypt and the Levant. An estimated 10-15 million Egyptians are Christian, the vast majority belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church. Is Orthodox Christmas always on Jan. 6? Orthodox Christmas is typically celebrated on either Jan. 6 or 7.

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   Where did the Coptic Orthodox Church come from?

   • The Coptic Orthodox Church traces its origins to the first century AD when the Apostle Mark is said to have visited Egypt. Mark is regarded by Egypt’s Christians as the first Pope of Alexandria, the original seat of the church.

   What is Coptic Christmas and how will Egypt celebrate this year?

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   Why do Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on 7 January?

   • On 7 January, many Orthodox Copts and other Orthodox Christians (including those in Russia and Ethiopia ) celebrate their Christmas Day. The difference in date lies simply in the calendar being used. Many Orthodox Christians follow the Julian calendar, which predates the Gregorian one introduced by Pope Gregory in 1582.

   What's different about Coptic Christmas? | Middle East Eye

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   Jan 7, 2020 · By Nadda Osman. 7 January 2020 13:51 GMT | Last update: 1 year 4 months ago. For many Coptic Christians in the Middle East, Christmas falls at around the same time as decorations in the West...

7. embraceme.org › blog › orthodox-christmasWhy do many Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in ...

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   Jan 7, 2022 · Most Orthodox Christians in the Middle East will celebrate Christmas on 7th January, and will celebrate Easter in 2022 on 24th April, a week after the western churches celebrate Easter on 17th April. But have you ever wondered how and why this difference came about?

8. time.com › 6244949Why 250 Million People Celebrate Christmas in January | TIME

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   Jan 6, 2023 · An estimated 10-15 million Egyptians are Christian, the vast majority belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church. Is Orthodox Christmas always on Jan. 6? Orthodox Christmas is typically...

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleWhat is Orthodox Christmas—and why do some people celebrate ...

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   Dec 30, 2022 · December 30, 2022. • 6 min read. Christmas is over, so why are 12 percent of the world’s Christians waiting until January 7 to celebrate? Orthodox Christmas is celebrated by approximately 260...