The 21 Egyptian Copts beheaded by ISIS in 2015 will be remembered long after the terrorists are dust and forgotten. In coming years, many churches will be dedicated to them, not only in Egypt but in the many Coptic communities spread across the United States and throughout the world.
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Martyrs in orange jumpsuits
Philip Jenkins, Christian Century
Tuesday, July 2, 2019