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JEWELLERY. The collection includes necklaces, earrings, and broches dating circa 1351 to the 1950s telling the story of Egypt’s history and the continuity of Coptic art. The faience pieces dating 1351 in this necklace are from the ancient Egyptian

JEWELLERY. The collection includes necklaces, earrings, and broches dating circa 1351 to the 1950s telling the story of Egypt’s history and the continuity of Coptic art. The faience pieces dating 1351 in this necklace are from the ancient Egyptian city of “Amarna” near Minya (Middle Egypt), strung into a necklace in the 20th century AD.

TEXTILES. The Museum’s textile collection includes fragments dating from circa 2nd to the 8th century of varying sizes and shapes and designs; a Khayamiya appliqué, and a crochet drapery.

TEXTILES. The Museum’s textile collection includes fragments dating from circa 2nd to the 8th century of varying sizes and shapes and designs; a Khayamiya appliqué, and a crochet drapery.

COPTIC MANUSCRIPTS & OLD BOOKS collection are in Coptic and in Arabic and papyrus fragments are in Coptic and in Greek; Ethiopian manuscripts are in Geez. The collection also includes the first translations into English of the St. Basil’s Litur

COPTIC MANUSCRIPTS & OLD BOOKS collection are in Coptic and in Arabic and papyrus fragments are in Coptic and in Greek; Ethiopian manuscripts are in Geez. The collection also includes the first translations into English of the St. Basil’s Liturgy by Copts in Egypt & Canada and English publications, such as the first Coptic book of Offices and early editions of the Holy Bible.

COPTIC CROSSES in the collection vary in craftmanship and are made of ivory, alabaster, leather and different kinds of wood and metals.

COPTIC CROSSES in the collection vary in craftmanship and are made of ivory, alabaster, leather and different kinds of wood and metals.

ETHIOPIAN CROSSES. The Ethiopian cross collection includes this unique multi-purpose wooden cross in the form of a diptych. It serves as both a hand and a stand cross. When closed, the cross may be used as a hand cross.

ETHIOPIAN CROSSES. The Ethiopian cross collection includes this unique multi-purpose wooden cross in the form of a diptych. It serves as both a hand and a stand cross. When closed, the cross may be used as a hand cross.

CLAY WORKS. The collection includes terracotta and porcelain objects dating the 7th century to the 21st century. This statuette of the Holy Family in Egypt is a 20th century Terra Cotta Folkloric style clay work by Said Antoun, Garagos, Upper Egy

CLAY WORKS. The collection includes terracotta and porcelain objects dating the 7th century to the 21st century. This statuette of the Holy Family in Egypt is a 20th century Terra Cotta Folkloric style clay work by Said Antoun, Garagos, Upper Egypt. Garagos was a center of pottery creation since Pharaonic period.

WOODWORK. The Museum carries a small collection of Coptic wood craftsmanship such as picture frames, Korban seals. 18th century “see-through” woodwork known as mashrabiya picture frames with mother of pearl and ivory inlaid work.

WOODWORK. The Museum carries a small collection of Coptic wood craftsmanship such as picture frames, Korban seals. 18th century “see-through” woodwork known as mashrabiya picture frames with mother of pearl and ivory inlaid work.

COMMUNITY STORY. This relics case was the first case in St. Mark’s Coptic Church (Scarborough, Ontario) which contained the relics of St. Mark’s the Apostle. It is an example of the Museum’s collection of ecclesiastical vestments and liturgical ob

COMMUNITY STORY. This relics case was the first case in St. Mark’s Coptic Church (Scarborough, Ontario) which contained the relics of St. Mark’s the Apostle. It is an example of the Museum’s collection of ecclesiastical vestments and liturgical objects, books, photographs, videos, and memorabilia that tell the story of St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church (the first Coptic Church in North America) and community.

Audio & Recordings. The Museum’s LP record collection includes liturgies of St. Basil, St. Gregory & from the Holy Week. At the museum you will als find a selection of Coptic hymns, recordings of H.H. Pope Kiryllos VI chanting and the coronation s

Audio & Recordings. The Museum’s LP record collection includes liturgies of St. Basil, St. Gregory & from the Holy Week. At the museum you will als find a selection of Coptic hymns, recordings of H.H. Pope Kiryllos VI chanting and the coronation service of H.H. Pope Shenouda VI.