Voice Of The Copts

Voice of the Copts, a nonprofit organization, fights the spread of Islamic supremacy and Sharia throughout the Western world through education, advocacy and action. By drawing attention to the suffering of Coptic Christians in Egypt, it endeavors to educate the Western world as to the chilling effect of Sharia (Islamic law). Founded in 2007 by Dr. Ashraf Ramelah, Voice of the Copts focuses on three key issues: freedom of religion, cultural identity and women’s rights. Read More Bishop of Abu Makkar Monastery in Egypt found dead  By Dr. Ashraf Ramelah     In the early morning hours of Sunday, July 29, the 63 year old Bishop Epiphanius, head of the Abu Makkar Monastery, was found dead on the ground in a pool of blood. The monks of Abu Makkar discovered the bishop’s body on a path leading to the church with his head smashed. They contacted the pope’s office as well as law enforcement.  No information is known as to persons or motives behind this, but word from the monastery’s monks suggests that the bishop was probably attacked while he headed out from his room toward the church for early morning prayers. He was hit on the head from behind with a heavy metal object.  The monastic life is removed from civic life, remote and exclusive. The Abu Makkar Monastery is ancient, and the monastic period in Egypt originated within its premises. Bishop Epiphanius was the monk chosen by Pope Tawadros II in 2013 to lead the monastery.  Most targets of Islamic jihad within the Coptic community have been in the lay community although one priest was recently murdered in the Cairo streets and other clergy have died in questionable circumstances throughout the past two years. Monks and monasteries have never been attacked. Bishop Epiphanius’ death signals an escalation of violence against the Coptic community, and the situation is very grave.  Voice of the Copts offers its condolences to the Copts of Egypt, the monks of Abu Makkar Monastery, the bishop’s family, Pope Tawadros II and all Copts in the diaspora grieving the tragic loss of Bishop Epiphanius.  At the same time Voice of the Copts requests that the Egyptian government take action to protect and secure citizens and to begin by conducting a full investigation into this heinous crime.    La Casa Futura project currently consists of one dormitory building providing help for up to 100 youths per session. Each session provides language learning, job direction, and cultural understanding. LCF is in its initial stage of development as we seek financial backers and matching funds for individual donations. We Need Volunteers To Help Make A Difference  Your free Gift With Donation  Link for previous stories: The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.1 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 2 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.3 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.4 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.5 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 6 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 7 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 8 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 9 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 10- 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.11of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.12 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.13 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.14 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.15 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.16 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.17 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.18 of 22   The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.19 of 22   The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No.20 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 21 of 22 The personal stories of Egyptian refugees – Series No. 22 of 22 My Story  The journey that opened my heart  to the  Coptic crisis outside of Egypt For more information regarding Voice of the Copts please visit:  www.voiceofthecopts.org To schedule Ashraf Ramelah for an interview, please write to:  Contact us P.S. Your support is meaningful, impactful and potentially will save the lives of Christians around the world living under persecution. Dr. Ashraf Ramelah is the founder and president of Voice of the Copts, a human rights nonprofit organization 501 (c) (3). The organization has offices in Italy and the United States. Dr. Ramelah is dedicated to the Coptic cause and believes that his life’s mission is to speak up for the oppressed Copts who cannot speak up for themselves. Dr. Ramelah is well known to the Egyptian government due to his advocacy for the Egyptian Copts as well as for Voice of the Copts’ lawsuit against them on behalf of Muslim convert to Christianity Mr. Hegazy and his family in 2009-2010. Ashraf Ramelah also appears as an entry in the Coptic History Encyclopedia (http://www.coptichistory.org/new_page_5260.htm). Dr. Ramelah, himself a Copt, was born in Cairo, Egypt. At the age of 17, he travelled to Italy to study architecture. He graduated with a doctorate in architecture from La Sapienza – Universita’ Degli Studi di Roma,Italy. His special study is restoration of old monuments and history of architecture. His career as an architect took him to work and live in Italy, Saudi Arabia, Gabon and the USA. His personal interests are Egyptology and Coptic history in the period after the Arab invasion of Egypt in 651 AD. Voice of the Copts is dedicated to bringing fair, correct and balanced information to the entire world regarding Copts and Christians in countries with an Arab-Muslim majority. La Casa Futura: Achieving independence for Egyptian youths in the freedom of the West Rome, Italy. -– a Voice of the Copts’ project La Casa Futura assists refugee youths fleeing from Egypt due to religious persecution. La Casa Futura is a two-year assimilation program in a residence building for young men and women (ages 15-20 years old) coming from Italian refugee camps. Language classes, vocational training and assistance for legal status in Italy are provided. Read More Education Advocacy Action Donate

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