UAE Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas after Covid-19 - in pictures
St Anthony’s Orthodox Church's services began at 8pm and lasted until after midnight. Photo: Ramez Riad
The Egyptian Coptic community in the UAE celebrate Christmas at St Anthony’s Orthodox Church. Photo: Ramez Riad
Its been three years since the Coptic congregation was able to fill the 3,334-square-metre cathedral that normally accommodates 3,000 to 4,000 people. Photo: Ramez Riad
St Anthony’s Orthodox Church's services began at 8pm and lasted until after midnight. Photo: Ramez Riad
The Egyptian Copts stayed well into the night for gospel readings, followed by a dinner in the early hours of Christmas morning. Photo: Ramez Riad
The services at St Anthony’s Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi were attended by the Egyptian ambassador to the UAE, Sherif Issa. Photo: Ramez Riad
The Copts are the native Christians of Egypt, a major ethno-religious group and the largest Christian group there. Photo: Ramez Riad
St Anthony’s Orthodox Church's services began at 8pm and lasted until after midnight. Photo: Ramez Riad
Its been three years since the Coptic congregation was able to fill the 3,334-square-metre cathedral that normally accommodates 3,000 to 4,000 people. Photo: Ramez Riad
The Egyptian Coptic community in the UAE celebrate Christmas at St Anthony’s Orthodox Church.
The Egyptian Coptic community in the UAE celebrate Christmas at St Anthony’s Orthodox Church. Photo: Ramez Riad
