Egyptian Coptic Christians attend Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic Christians attend Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic choir sing hymns during Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
A priest censes during Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic Christians attend Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
A priest gives a sermon during Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic Christians attend Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic Christians attend Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic choir sing hymns during Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic choir sing hymns during Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic Christians attend Christmas mass at the Saint Simon Monastery in Cairo s Mokattam mountain on January 6, 2024. AFP
Egyptian Coptic Orthodox worshippers attend prayers at Church of Ava Bishoy and St. Karas the Anchorite in Cairo, Egypt, late Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. AFP
Coptic Christians pose for selfies in front of a Nativity display at the Church of Ava Bishoy and St. Karas the Anchorite in Cairo, Egypt, late Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. AP