Copts around the world celebrate the feast of St. Mary

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Monday ,24 August 2015

Copts around the world celebrate the feast of St. Mary

The Coptic Orthodox Church around the world celebrated the feast of St. Mary after a period of fasting 15 days.

Thousands of Copts usually visit several famous churches and monasteries of Virgin Mary to celebrate the feast of the rise of her body.

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