Crossing Paths: Christians in Egypt create the Egyptian Council of Churches

A house divided cannot stand, so the Christian minorities in Egypt are finally coming together.
Egypt’s Five Largest Denominations Unite for the First Time
February 18, 2013 may prove a monumental day in the modern history of Egyptian Christianity. Heads of the five largest denominations – Coptic Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Greek Orthodox, and Anglican – created the Egyptian Council of Churches.
Source: A Sense of Belonging
Russia, U.S. and “Friends” get SNC slap in the face
The Syrian National Coalition, the country’s opposition umbrella group, has finally given Russia, the United States and the so-called “Friends of Syria” group a kick in the teeth.
“We hold the Russian leadership ethically and politically responsible for the most part because they continue to back the (Damascus) regime with arms."
“We hold the Russian leadership ethically and politically responsible for the most part because they continue to back the (Damascus) regime with arms."
Source: Arab Saga
TED SWEDENBURG ON EGYPT'S POST-REVOLUTION MUSIC SCENE
The people are dumping their joys and fears into songs in Egypt.
Source: The Arabist
Yanni is coming to Lebanon
Shu yanni? Yes, Yanni will be gracing the stages of Beirut and tickets are going fast.
Source: Plus 961


















