The Evolution of Different Fonts in the Coptic Churches Throughout the Centuries
Although Christianity was widespread in Egypt since the 1st century, Christians were only allowed to exercise their worship freely after the Milan decree. From this date, Christianity was recognized and the churches were built.The architecture adopted in the foundation of the churches involved the c...
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| description | Although Christianity was widespread in Egypt since the 1st century, Christians were only allowed to exercise their worship freely after the Milan decree. From this date, Christianity was recognized and the churches were built.The architecture adopted in the foundation of the churches involved the construction of some basins for different uses such as the baptismal basin which changed shape and location over the centuries. The churches also contained "El Maghtas" used for holy water during the feast of the Epiphany. The basin called "El Laqân" of circular shape not deep was carved on the floor of the old churches. Besides these, other pools were used for washing and for exercising Extreme Unction.Thus, we will explain in this research the difference between the basins, their evolution and their importance while referring to examples from various ancient Coptic churches. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-86e5b01995574670bf1ab94281895cce2025-01-30T10:52:46ZdeuInstituto de Estudos MedievaisMedievalista1646-740X2020-07-012833536210.4000/medievalista.3348The Evolution of Different Fonts in the Coptic Churches Throughout the CenturiesMary Magdy AnwarAlthough Christianity was widespread in Egypt since the 1st century, Christians were only allowed to exercise their worship freely after the Milan decree. From this date, Christianity was recognized and the churches were built.The architecture adopted in the foundation of the churches involved the construction of some basins for different uses such as the baptismal basin which changed shape and location over the centuries. The churches also contained "El Maghtas" used for holy water during the feast of the Epiphany. The basin called "El Laqân" of circular shape not deep was carved on the floor of the old churches. Besides these, other pools were used for washing and for exercising Extreme Unction.Thus, we will explain in this research the difference between the basins, their evolution and their importance while referring to examples from various ancient Coptic churches.https://journals.openedition.org/medievalista/3348ArchitectureBasinHeritageMaghtasLaqân |
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| title | The Evolution of Different Fonts in the Coptic Churches Throughout the Centuries |
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| topic | Architecture Basin Heritage Maghtas Laqân |
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