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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.

Collection consists of records accumulated by the Egypt Migrations project pertaining to the history and activities of Coptic immigrants in Canada and the Egyptian diaspora. It also consists of records documenting the administration, activities, and interests of the project.

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

Item is a photograph taken outside of St. Matthias Church after the Coptic parish accepted to rent the space. Depicted are, left to right, Dr. Naser Shenouda, Fr. Marcos, Rev. Roberts, Dr. Whittaker, Rev. Plamer. This photo appeared in The Anglican.

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 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.

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

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

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 magazine that documents thoughts on the Middle East from delegates of the Canadian Council of Churches. The Egypt section summarizes the history of the Coptic Church in Egypt.

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.

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

Item is an activity book made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. It also includes a written piece from Pope Shenouda III.

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

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

Item is an activity book made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. Also includes interview with a priest.

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 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 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."

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

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

File consists of images from the 1996 Papal visit at St. Marks Church.

File consists of four monthly newsletters containing church announcements, articles that clarify church teachings and a weekly schedule that highlights church activities. September/October issue includes photos from papal visit to Toronto in September 1997.

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

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

File consists of six magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. Contains biography of Pope Kyrillos the Sixth.

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

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

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

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 eight magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. Included is a piece that explains the holy sacrament of communion.

File consists of photos from the 2002 consecration of the Coptic Village, including images of 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. 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 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.

File consists of nine magazines made for children. Inside there are crossword puzzles and short pieces that explain characteristics of the church to children. Easter issue includes piece called "The characteristics of a spiritual person."

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

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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Interview with Hussein Fatahallah, 24 year old. This interview is with a first-generation immigrant, who was born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Dubai, and moved to Canada right before the revolution in 2011. In this interview, he spoke about the complexities of assimilating to a new culture and familial experience with back home. Interviewer is Karen Abdelsaid.

Interview with Lobna Hassan, 22, is a first-generation immigrant. She was born in Cairo and moved to Toronto, Canada with her sister in 2011. During Egypt’s Revolution, Lobna talked about how unstable and unsafe it felt, and how that drove her parents to decide she continue her education in Canada. When Lobna first arrived, she felt nostalgic. As time passed in Toronto, she has come to learn how to be grateful for the opportunity of being where she is now. Interviewer is Sarah Al Naqeeb.

Ibrahim Soliman working on one of his icons. Family archive.

Ilana Radetich in an undated photo taken in Alexandria. Family archive.

File contains a translated transcript of an oral history interview.

Tatjana Sandrault, 85 years old, was born in Alexandria in a Catholic family. Her family story gives testimony to the diverse communities that lived in Egypt in the first half of the twentieth century—her ancestors were Irish, Italian, and Yugoslavian. The Egypt she describes is one of exceptional opportunities for some until the 1950s, when many Europeans migrated.

Image of woman and two children.

Image of a woman’s identification document.

Series consists of oral histories conducted by Egypt Migrations. These interviews explore the experiences of first- and second-generation immigrants from Egypt. Records include video and audio oral histories, transcripts, photographs, and consent forms.

Interview with Erika Melek, 21 year old. This interview is with a second-generation Egyptian Canadian, who was born in Mississauga to Egyptian immigrant parents. In this interview, she speaks about how her parents came to Canada and speaks about the importance of community. Interviewer is Karen Abdelsaid.

Interview with Ahmed Ghaly, 23, was born in Cairo and immigrated to Mississauga, Canada in 2008 because his parents wanted a better lifestyle and education. Ahmed shares memories of school, friends, and sports before and after migration. Even though he lives in Canada, all his peers are Egyptian or Arab and he still listens to Arabic music. He remains closely connected to his homeland and frequently visits Egypt. He wishes to move back one day. Interviewer is Sarah Al Naqeeb.

Interview with Marcus Zacharia, 35, is a first-generation migrant who hails from South West Egypt. He left Egypt in 2011 for Washington, DC and then Canada 2014, where he was offered a professional opportunity. After facing some struggles at first, he now finds Canada a multicultural and diverse society (something that he finds lacking in Egypt). He currently works to help settle immigrants and newcomers and is invested in building bridges with other communities around Canada. Interviewer is Sarah Al Naqeeb.

One of Soliman’s icons. Family archive.

File contains a translated transcript of an oral history interview.

Ilana Radetich, 71 years old, was born in Alexandria in a family of Italian and Yugoslavians origins. Her mother was Jewish, but Ilana was raised Catholic. She recalls the traumatic journey to Brazil in 1957, wearing all the clothes and jewelry she could. “Like a Christmas tree,” her grandmother had instructed her. With time, Ilana says, Brazil became her new homeland.

File contains a translated transcript of an oral history interview.