Yet again, we write with a heavy heart as we witness heart wrenching images on social media of young children and defenceless Copts being buried in mass funerals. The death toll is said to be at 35 or higher.
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Australian Coptic Movement condemns barbaric attacks on Coptic Christians in Minya.
Posted by Sarah on May 27th, 2017
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Sad day for Australia’s Copts – Sydenham Church demolished as NSW Government ignores pleas
Posted by Sarah on May 27th, 2017
26 May 2017 – The Inner-West Council completed it’s demolition of the former St Mary and St Mina Coptic Orthodox Church at Sydenham, Sydney.
List of MP’s and NGO’s that support saving the Coptic Church at Sydenham, Sydney.
Posted by Sarah on May 18th, 2017
It is important that the Coptic Community and broader Australian public be well informed of the current politicians, NGO’s and community leaders that support ACHCS in its efforts to save this iconic site which has now become a place of pilgrimage for many members of the community. It is our intention to ensure that all who […]
Sydenham: The battle to save iconic Coptic Church reaches fiery climax.
Posted by Sarah on May 8th, 2017
It is now almost a week since the Coptic Community was rocked by reports of a deliberate fire at the historic St Mary and St Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church at Sydenham. A lot has happened since then. Till today, no one knows who was responsible for the fire as focus shifts to saving the iconic […]
How do we respond to the Coptic Crisis in Egypt?
Posted by Sarah on April 17th, 2017
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Australian Coptic Movement Statement on Palm Sunday attacks in Egypt
Posted by Sarah on April 10th, 2017
The Coptic Community around the world is once again mourning another devastating attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt. The death toll from the two bombings at St George (Tanta) and St Mark’s (Alexandria) is approaching 50 and hundreds more injured. We convey our sincere condolences to the hundreds of families affected by these heinous events […]
National Trust commits to help save historic Coptic Church at Sydenham
Posted by Sarah on March 30th, 2017
The Australian Coptic Heritage and Community Services (ACHCS) organisation led by Miss Hanan Ghabour have forwarded the following letter from the National Trust’s, Mr Graham Quint. We have published it as we believe it is of great importance to the Coptic and Egyptian community Australia wide. The Australian Coptic Movement Association has also been assisting […]
Urgent update on the status of Australia’s first Coptic Church at Sydenham
Posted by Sarah on March 27th, 2017
The Australian Coptic Heritage and Community Services (ACHCS) team led by Miss Hanan Ghabour recently announced that the Inner West City Council (formerly Marrickville City Council) are considering demolishing the historic premises at Sydenham despite a community outcry and previous intervention from the former environment minister, Mr Mark Speakman MP.
Suzy Hanna: “You insult me by belittling the murder of my people as an act of rebellion”
Posted by Sarah on March 27th, 2017
Opinion by Suzy Hanna
URGENT: Egyptian Government must act to protect Coptic Christians in North Sinai
Posted by Sarah on February 24th, 2017
It is clear the situation in North Sinai has become critically dangerous for the Christians remaining there. The Egyptian must take immediate action and ensure that Copts are afforded protection in North Sinai and across Egypt.
