Volume 8 (2025)

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Coptology and its Role in Preserving the Coptic Heritage Starting from the Late 19th Century

Sadek el-Gendi, Sherin

Abstract:

As a result of the Christianisation of Egypt during the 1st Century AD, and because of the appearance of Cop­tic Monasticism, the construction of Coptic Monasteries and Churches increased starting from the beginning of the 5th Century AD in diverse Egyptian regions. Not withstanding the long periods of persecutions in which the first Coptic community lived, many are the Coptic buildings and artistic Collections that survived until the present day. Because of the terrible current status of some Coptic monuments, the need of such a paper became imperative, in order to spot the light on Coptic Studies starting from the 19th Century and to discuss their role in preserving the remains of the unique Coptic religious and cultural heritage in some of the diffe­rent archaeological sites and the most interesting international Museums and scientific Institutions. The aim of this article is, therefore, to also focus on some of the most prominent Coptic scholars and their roles and contributions in preserving the Coptic Patrimony and their great efforts in the progress of Coptic Studies and the diverse activities in Egypt up to now to preserve the Coptic Heritage. Additionally, all necessary precau­tions that must be taken to well conserve/preserve Coptic Heritage in Egypt shall also be mentioned. May lit­tle of what this paper offers be a novelty to Coptic scholars and those who are interested in Coptic Heritage and the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Citation:

Sadek el-Gendi, S. 2025. «Coptology and its Role in Preserving the Coptic Heritage Starting from the Late 19th Century », JHIE 8: 265–279

DOI:

10.5281/zenodo.19062060

Language: en

Submitted on 2023-08-29; accepted on 2024-07-03

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