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File consists of four magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children.

File consists of 10 magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. Includes photo and biography of Pope Kyrillos the Sixth. Also contains a list and map of all the areas in Egypt that were visited by the holy family (St. Mary, St. Joseph & Jesus).

File consists of nine magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children.

File consists of two monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. The April issue includes an Easter message from Pope Shenouda III as well as a summary of Salwa Bassily's Masters' thesis "The Church of St. Mercurius at Fustat, Old Cairo from the Historical, Artistic and Antiquarian Aspects."

File consists of six monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. February issue includes 1994 financial report. July/August issue includes 1995 financial report. November/December issue includes photos from September 1995 Papal visit to Toronto.

File consists of monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

File consists of three monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

File consists of four monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. Includes Silver Jubilee issue. Also includes Toronto Star article "Now I feel a little Closer to God." As well as Stouffville Tribune article "A new beginning."

File consists of two monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

File consists of six monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

Item is a monthly newsletter containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

File consists of five magazines dedicated to the study of the Bible containing various meditations and summaries of the books of the Bible.

File consists of two magazines dedicated to the study of the Bible containing various meditations and summaries of the books of the Bible.

Item is a magazine dedicated to the study of the Bible containing various meditations and summaries of the books of the Bible.

File consists of photos from a papal mass at St Marks Church. Depicted are Pope Shenouda III, Bishop Roweis, Bishop Paula.

File consists of a photo of newly installed icons at St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church and an article written by Fr. Marcos, "The Copts of Canada."

Item is a photo of St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church before the installation of the icons.

Item is a copy of the original site plan of St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church.

File consists of oral histories that explore the motivations, journey, challenges, and settlement of individuals and groups in Ontario, Canada. Interviewees are first- and second-generation immigrants from Cairo and Alexandria. Interviews conducted by Karen Abdelsaid and Sarah Al Naqeeb from York University as part of their undergraduate public history student placements. Records include audio and video oral histories, transcripts, and consent forms.

Interview with Monica Shaik, 23 year old. This interview was with a first-generation immigrant, who was born in Sudan, lived in Egypt briefly, and moved to Canada at the age of three. In this interview, she spoke about why her family came chose to Canada, Coptic persecution in Egypt, and the importance of community when moving to a new country. Interviewer is Karen Abdelsaid.

Interview with Nelly Fanous, 64, is from Israel and emigrated to Canada in 1980. She married into a Coptic family who descend from Egypt. The Fanous family are very well known in Palestine because her husband’s grandfather was a scribe for the Coptic Church in Egypt, and he was sent to Palestine to write copies of the Bible. Her husband’s uncle, who lived in Egypt, was a well-known iconographer for the Coptic Church. In this interview, Nelly talks about reasons for leaving Israel for Canada, her connections with Israel, her experiences settling in Canada, and her relationship with the Coptic Church. Interviewer is Sarah Al Naqeeb.

Andre Toueg, 72 years old, was born in Cairo in a Jewish family. His family hailed from countries like Libya, Syria, Italy, and Spain. They migrated to Brazil in 1958 due to Gamal Abdel Nasser’s policies against the Jewish community. Toueg narrates his life in São Paulo, where he joined local youth Zionist movements and found new identities. He never went back to Cairo.

Ibrahim Soliman, 71 years old, was born in Cairo in a Coptic family. He served in the Egyptian army. In 1994, concerned with the rise of violence against Christians, he moved to the U.S. There, he met his wife, a Brazilian woman, and moved to her country. Soliman found work as a priest at the local Antiochian Church, where he also learned how to paint religious icons.

Moha Elgendy, 69 years old, was born in Cairo in a Muslim family. She migrated to Brazil in 1975 with her husband, an agronomist. At that time, there was a high demand for such professionals in Brazil. They lived in the state of Goiás, in the mid-west. Moha narrates her struggle to adapt to a new, less conservative culture—and also her feeling of belonging there.

A 21-year-old woman who was born in Lesotho and moved to Egypt at the age of eight discusses culture shock, finding community in Cairo, and the difference between racism in Egypt vs the GCC.

44-year-old Mai was born in Kuwait, returning to Egypt at the age of seven. Mai discusses growing up around family in Kuwait, returning to Kuwait at 29 for her husband's job, and life as a homemaker vs a working mother.

Image of a woman and child sitting in a living room.

File contains a list of questions to guide the oral history interviews.

File consists of two newsletters made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. There is an article that discusses Coptic art. Included is an interview with Fr. Amonios Guirguis.

File consists of 10 magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. Lent issue includes piece that explains why the church fasts and prays during lent. Easter issue includes article "The tomb is empty and Christ is alive in us."

File consists of three magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children.

File consists of eight monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. February issue contains 1993 Christmas message from Pope Shenouda III. March issue includes a letter from Nicholas Ignatieff. May issue includes Easter message from Pope Shenouda III.

File consists of four monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. July/September issue includes letter from former Prime Minister Stephen Harper to Fr. Marcos Marcos.

File consists of five monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. August/November issue includes message from former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

File consists of three magazines dedicated to the study of the Bible. They contain various meditations and summaries of the books of the Bible.

File consists of two magazines dedicated to the study of the Bible containing various meditations and summaries of the books of the Bible.

File consists of a wedding photo taken at Prospect Park United Church, which was the first wedding officiated by Fr. Marcos at this church. The church was rented to the Coptic parish from 1971 to 1977. Also includes a pamphlet that discusses the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

File consists of photos from 1977 ceremony of the laying of the cornerstone.

Item is a photograph of the ordination of Fr. Marcos in 1964. Depicted are Father Marcos and Pope Kyrillos VI.

Item is a photo of the church building in March 1992.

Item is a photograph depicting Father Angelos, Bishop Seraphim, Fr. Marcos, Pope Shenouda III and other priests serving in North America.

Item consists of an oral history interview (transcript).

Item consists of an oral history interview (transcript).

Interview with Steph Alexander. Steph Alexander, 21, is a first generation immigrant, who was born in Alexandria and migrated to Canada with her family at 8 years old. In this interview she speaks about home, Canada and why they chose Toronto specifically, how family and the Coptic church played a huge role in settling and assimilate into Canadian culture. Interviewer is Karen Abdelsaid.

File contains a consent form for an oral history interview.

File consists of oral histories that explore explored the motivations, journey, challenges, and settlement of Armenian, Italian, Jewish, Muslim, and Coptic individuals in Brazil. Interviewees are first-generation immigrants from urban centers across Egypt who migrated in the second half of the 20th century. Interviews conducted by Diogo Bercito, a doctoral student at Georgetown University who joined Egypt Migrations as a summer intern in June 2021. Records include audio and video oral histories, transcripts, and consent forms. Records include audio and video oral histories, transcripts, consent forms, and photographs.

File contains a translated transcript of an oral history interview.

Alfredo Radetich and his daughters. From left: Tatjana, Silvana, and Ilana. Family archive.

File contains a translated transcript of an oral history interview.

Silvana Tinelli, 83 years old, was born in Alexandria in a Catholic family of Italian and Yugoslavian origins. She narrates her migration to Brazil in 1957, when she was 17, as an adventure of her youth years. When she went back to Alexandria and saw her childhood home, Tinelli thought everything there looked like a miniature, if compared to the dimensions of Brazil.

File contains a translated transcript of an oral history interview.

Tareq Mesbah, 28 years old, was born in Mansura in a Muslim family. His parents worked as government employees and owned a farm. Mesbah decided to move to Brazil in 2017 in search of opportunities. Mesbah says he was also looking for a less conservative country. From the restaurant that he opened in São Paulo, he talks about his passion for Pharaonic history.

Tareq Mesbah, 28 years old, was born in Mansura in a Muslim family. His parents worked as government employees and owned a farm. Mesbah decided to move to Brazil in 2017 in search of opportunities. Mesbah says he was also looking for a less conservative country. From the restaurant that he opened in São Paulo, he talks about his passion for Pharaonic history.

21-year-old Alya was born in Egypt, moved to Kuwait for at six years old, then returned to Egypt for university. Alya discusses her love-hate relationship with Kuwait, living in Cairo vs Alexandria, and coming home after years abroad.

Image of a woman’s identification document.

A 22-year-old man who was born in Egypt, raised in Kuwait, studied in the U.S. and currently resides in Canada discusses differences between the countries and how migration has shaped his vision for the future.

File contains a transcript for an oral history interview.

22-year-old Touqa was born in Egypt before moving immediately with her family to the UAE. Touqa discusses her early memory of life in Sharjah, the challenges of 'blending in' on trips back to Egypt, and why Dubai will always be home.

27-year-old Ziad was born in Egypt, migrated with his family to Saudi Arabia at the age of five then to Oman at the age of 12, and now lives in the UAE. Ziad discusses memories of trips home to Port Said, anti-Egyptian racism in the Gulf, and the transformative experience of re-connecting with Egypt during his mandatory military service.

Accession consists of records pertaining to the history and activities of St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church in Toronto, including photographs documenting the role of Father Marcos A. Marcos and an article written by Father Marcos entitled "The Copts of Canada". Other records in this collection include event programs, pamphlets, booklets, photographs of special visits, and issues of church newsletters "Hosanna", "The Way", "The Word of Life", "The Building", and "Cathedral". Also included is a copy of a site plan of St. Mark's.

Series consists of records pertaining to the administration, activities, and interests of Egypt Migrations. These records document Egypt Migration’s transition from the Coptic Canadian History Project, involvement with outreach activities such as conferences and exhibits, and management of the project including incorporation, affliliations, banking resolutions, and member register.

File consists of eight magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. Nayrouz issue includes article "The story of Nayrouz."

Item is a magazine made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children.

File consists of two magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children.

File consists of two monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. Both newsletters highlight the silver jubilee which celebrates the establishment of the Coptic church in North America.

Item is a newsletter containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. This newsletter celebrates the silver jubilee and contains photos from a banquet as well as letters addressed to Father Marcos Marcos from The Honorable Gerry Phillips, The Honorable David Peterson, and Joyce Trimmer, former Mayor of Scarborough.

File consists of three monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. May/June issue includes photos from Pope Shenouda III's visit to Toronto in 1991.

File consists of eight monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. February issue contains messages from the Egyptian ambassador Dr. Mahmoud Hasan Fargal and former president Mohammed Hosni Mubarak.

File consists of four monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

File consists of four monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

File consists of three monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

File consists of 10 monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

File consists of five monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities.

Item is a magazine created for the church youth and focuses on clarifying church teachings and discussing issues experienced by the youth outside of the church.

File consists of two magazines dedicated to the study of the Bible containing various meditations and summaries of the books of the Bible.

File includes a photo of Bishop Samuel, his business cards and one of the many crosses that he used to give out to members of the church.

File consists of photos taken at the 1989 Youth convention depicting Pope Shenouda III and youth.

File consists of photographs of land in Scarborough and parishioners prior to the pope's visit as well as Fr. Marcos at the land that St. Mark's was being built on.