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.