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Eras of Persecution: 

Eras of Persecution

The Roman Period: 

The Roman Period Death of Christ to 4th Century Edicts against the Church Martyrs being killed for not wanting to worship idols Closing of School of Alexandria Diocletian

Martyrs of the Roman Period : 

Martyrs of the Roman Period St.Mark St.Mina St. Demiana St.Philopatere Mercorious St.Peter I, 17th Pope of Alexandria, the seal of the Martyrs

Eras of Persecution: 

Eras of Persecution

Byzantine Period: 

Byzantine Period 450 AD until 565 AD Post Council of Chalcedon St. Macarius, Bishop of Edko Church persecuting Church Justinian Era Post-Justinian Era-Persian Invasion

Eras of Persecution: 

Eras of Persecution

The Arab Conquest: 

The Arab Conquest 600-969 AD Beginning of Islamic Egypt Conquering of Persians Conquering of the Byzantine Army Heavy Taxes and Persecutions St. Dioscorus

Fatimid Era: 

Fatimid Era 969-1171 AD Religious Tolerance Persecution under Caliph Al-Hakim Coptic minister (Vizier) Fahd Ibn-Ibrahim

Eras of Persecution: 

Eras of Persecution

The Crusades: 

The Crusades 1094-1300s Attempt to take back Holy Lands from Muslims Copts caught in Middle King Almarich

Eras of Persecution: 

Eras of Persecution

French Expedition, 19th and 20th Centuries: 

French Expedition, 19th and 20th Centuries Napoleon Bonaparte-came to establish Middle Eastern Empire under defense of Islam 19th Century-Mohammed Ali- high taxes, persecution in army 20th Century-British Occupation, Sadaat

Martyrdom…Death or Life?: 

Martyrdom…Death or Life? Not death, but a new birth, an entry into paradise/eternity A daily practice A supreme conflict with Satan The way of transfiguration of the Crucified and Risen Christ in each of our lives

What we can learn from the Martyrs: 

What we can learn from the Martyrs Active channels of God’s grace Meditating on their example will allow us to not grow weary Highest proof of love Repeats and Completes Christ’s passion Brightens our understanding of Christ Friends who labor on our behalf