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This year's dig at the Teti cemetery, Macquarie University's concession in Egypt, was going fairly routinely - if not mundanely - until the last two weeks when Professor Naguib Kanawati uncovered a mud brick tomb containing, amongst other wooden objects, the first double seated statue made of wood to ever be discovered in Egypt …

Two recent Macquarie University Coptic Studies graduates have recent success to teach Coptic at the world renowned UCLA and to study Coptic manuscripts with a grant from the Austrian Science Fund

An article about Coptic Studies in Wantani written by Lisa Agaiby, one of the first students to graduate with a MA in Coptic Studies at Macquarie University.

Kimi Program 9th of Septmeber 2006 ? with special guest Dr. Heike Behlmer from Macquarie University

Kimi host Gabi Hanna interviews Dr. Heike Behlmer, Coptic Studies lecturer at Macquarie University, and Peter Hanna, one of the first graduates of Coptic Studies, about Coptic Studies at Macquarie University.

In the Sydney Morning Herald, Matthew Underwood, an excellent and diligent Coptic Studies student, talks of his passion for the ancient world which has led him to studies in Egyptology and Coptic Studies.

Through our Coptic community's connection with Macquarie University, Ms Diana Giese from the Mosman Community College, approached our church in order to organize a cultural in order for members of the Australian community to find out more about our Coptic Church, culture and traditions. On Saturday the 18th of March, HG Bishop Daniel and a number of community members, including many youth, welcomed about 60 visitors arriving by coach in order to experience of how the Copts of Sydney work, live and pray. The visitors were guests at the church of St Mary and St Merkorious, Rhodes, in Sydney. The day was an outstanding success and Daphne and Dominic Gonzalvez, two of the special guests we welcomed on that day, compiled this wonderful report of the day's events.

A talk present by Father Antonios Kaldas to the Mosman Community College cultural tour of the Coptic church on the 18th March 2006 at St Mary and St Merkorious church, Rhodes, Sydney.

Father presents an excellent talk about the distinct spirituality of our church. Daphne and Dominic Gonzalvez refer to father?s talk in their report: ?Father Antonios who gave us an inspirational talk on the secrets of happiness.?

A talk presented by Peter Hanna to the Mosman Community College cultural tour of the Coptic church on the 18th March 2006 at St Mary and St Merkorious church, Rhodes, Sydney.

Peter talks of his personal experience growing up as an Australian Egyptian, and what this meant to him personally. Daphne and Dominic Gonzalvez refer to Peter?s talk in their report: ?Peter Hanna, for his talk ?Vegemite and Falafel? ? a unique insight into the life of an Egyptian Australian.?

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