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Coptic Egypt

ISSUE 6 - 2014

Coptic Egypt

The Coptic Ourbana and its Wooden Seals

Before Coptic mass, wooden seals are used to stamp the holy communion bread. These seals are made in different sizes and display great variety in design, whilst still incorporating traditional symbols, layout and shape. Reflecting Coptic Christianity's long history, today they have also become collectors' items.

By Ola Seif

Art, Heritage and Ritual

Coptic

The Children of Portsaid 1956/2013

After having discovered a series of children’s paintings depicting war scenes from 1956, RAWI invited Port Said's children once more to express themselves through art and tell us about their lives over the two years following the revolution of 25 January.

By RAWI

Coptic

Icons of The Ordinary

To produce his stunning representations of modern daily life, Egyptian artist Guirguis Lotfy employs traditional techniques of Coptic art, ensuring the transmission of this unique craft to future generations.

By Sama Waly

The Art of Guirgis Lotfy

Coptic

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