CAIRO: The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrated Lazarus Saturday in preparation for the start of holy week, which begins on Sunday after the conclusion of the Palm Sunday liturgy. The week “is devoted to worship, during which Copts dedicate themselves to all their work, and gather in churches to pray and meditate,” Coptic writer and activist Robert Fares said. Egypt’s Orthodox
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