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

Heads of the five largest denominations – Coptic Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Greek Orthodox, and Anglican – created the Egyptian Council of Churches; Russia, U.S. and “Friends” get SNC slap in the face; and Yanni is coming to Lebanon.

A house divided cannot stand, so the Christian minorities in Egypt are finally coming together.

A Sense of Belonging [2]

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.

Arab Saga [3]

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."

The Arabist [4]

TED SWEDENBURG ON EGYPT'S POST-REVOLUTION MUSIC SCENE

The people are dumping their joys and fears into songs in Egypt.

Plus 961 [5]

Yanni is coming to Lebanon

Shu yanni? Yes, Yanni will be gracing the stages of Beirut and tickets are going fast.