Oriental Orthodoxy in Egypt
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Oriental Orthodoxy in Egypt represents Christians in Egypt who are adherents of Oriental Orthodoxy. In demographic terms, Oriental Orthodox Christians constitute the majority of Christians in Egypt.
The main denomination of Oriental Orthodoxy in Egypt is the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. The seat of the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria is currently occupied by Pope Tawadros II. Also, there are some 8.000 Oriental Orthodox Armenians in Egypt and some 500 Oriental Orthodox Christians of the Syriac Orthodox Church.[1]
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Egypt
- Human rights in Egypt
- Freedom of religion in Egypt
- Protestantism in Egypt
- Orthodox Christianity in Lebanon
- Orthodox Christianity in Saudi Arabia
- Orthodox Christianity in Iraq
- Orthodox Christianity in Jordan
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