What name is given to the branch of Christianity followed in Egypt?
Christianity in Egypt Christianity in Egypt Christianity is second biggest religion in Egypt. The number of Egyptian Christians, nearly all of whom are Coptic Christians (adherents of the Coptic Orthodox Church or other Coptic churches), is uncertain; estimates range from 5% to 15% of the population. While a minority within Egypt, Egypt's Christian population is the largest in absolute numbers in the Middle East and North Africa. The history of Christianity in Egypt dates to the Roman era as Alexandria was an early center of Christianity. Egypt was once a majority Christian country; however, most converted to Islam in the centuries after the
Maria (given name) topped the charts in 1990). "Maria" is used as a part of masculine given names in Roman Catholic tradition. Maria (given name) Maria is a feminine given name. It is given in many languages influenced by Latin Christianity. It has its origin as the feminine form of the Roman name Marius (see Maria (gens)), and, after Christianity religion has spread across the Roman empire, it became the Latinised form of the name of Miriam - Mary, mother of Jesus. "Maria" (Μαρία) is a form of the name used in the New Testament, standing alongside "Mariam" Μαριάμ. It reflects the Syro-Aramaic