The Coptic Heritage Society of Alberta

“Our ancestors have built a great civilization in Egypt 7000 years ago, and we want to share this great civilization with Canadians today.”

The Coptic Heritage Society of Alberta (C.H.S.A) is a not for profit organization incorporated under the laws of Alberta.

The objectives of the society are to:

  1. Help new landed immigrants by supporting them and their families to settle into their new home in Canada.
  2. Raise awareness regarding the Coptic history, culture, music etc through heritage festivals, publications of articles, hosting of cultural festivals and
  3. Participating in other public events.
  4. Raise awareness of the Coptic community’s contributions and Coptic individuals in the Canadian society today.
  5. Teach the traditional Coptic language to adults and children of our community. This is one activity the society strongly supports and believes is an integral part of the Coptic Heritage.

Newcomers (who want to stay in Edmonton)

One of the main objectives of the Coptic Heritage Society of Alberta (CHSA) is to support new landed immigrants by helping them and their families get settled in their new land of immigration.

Our events celebrate Egyptian heritage, Coptic faith, and community engagement through cultural festivals, concerts, educational awareness initiatives, and family gatherings, bringing people together throughout the year in Edmonton.

Coptic culture represents a rich blend of ancient Egyptian heritage and Christian traditions that have been preserved for nearly two thousand years. It is expressed through the Coptic language, sacred music, iconography, art, literature, festivals, and strong family and community values.

The Coptic Orthodox Church traces its origins to the first century AD when Saint Mark the Apostle brought Christianity to Alexandria, Egypt. As one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, the Coptic Church played a central role in the development of Christian theology, monasticism, and scholarship.

Major Events in Coptic History (30 B.C.-1517 A.D.)

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