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A number of Egypt Copts head to Jerusalem for pilgrimage
Monday 29-04-2013 04:00 PM
Copts in Egypt - Reuters
Around 300 Coptic Egyptians flew on Monday to Jerusalem to perform pilgrimage, reported a local newspaper.
The number of pilgrims rose this year compared to the year before, despite the papal order issued by the late head of the Coptic Orthodox Church banning such a visit due to the Israeli occupation.
The pilgrims are to visit Christian landmarks for Easter ceremonies.
