Copt

/kɑpt/ noun

Definition

A member of the Coptic Church, the Christian church of Egypt and Ethiopia with ancient roots tracing back to St. Mark.

Etymology

From Arabic 'qibt' or 'qibt,' derived from Greek 'Aigyptos' (Egypt), referring to the native Christian population of Egypt.

Kelly Says

Copts are among the earliest Christians in the world, and their church preserves liturgical practices and theological traditions that go back to the 1st century—they're living witnesses to ancient Christianity.

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