Egypt's Orthodox Christians attend Christmas Mass - in pictures

  • Egyptian Coptic Chistians attend Christmas Mass at the Saint Simon Monastery, also known as the Cave Church, in Cairo. All photos: AFP
    Egyptian Coptic Chistians attend Christmas Mass at the Saint Simon Monastery, also known as the Cave Church, in Cairo. All photos: AFP
  • Coptic Christians make up about 10 per cent of Egypt’s population of 104 million.
    Coptic Christians make up about 10 per cent of Egypt’s population of 104 million.
  • A priest leads the Christmas Mass.
    A priest leads the Christmas Mass.
  • The Cave Church is nestled in the capital's Mokattam mountain.
    The Cave Church is nestled in the capital's Mokattam mountain.
  • Worshippers pray and sing hymns.
    Worshippers pray and sing hymns.
  • Christmas is one of the Coptic calendar’s most festive holidays.
    Christmas is one of the Coptic calendar’s most festive holidays.
  • Christmas Mass at the Saint Simon Monastery.
    Christmas Mass at the Saint Simon Monastery.
  • Christmas Mass at the Saint Simon Monastery.
    Christmas Mass at the Saint Simon Monastery.
  • Christmas Mass at the Saint Simon Monastery.
    Christmas Mass at the Saint Simon Monastery.