Copts take corpse of “holy Bishay” for a stroll
Sidhom Bishay (died March 25, 1844)was a Coptic Orthodox martyr and saint. Bishay was a government employee in the city of Damietta, Egypt, at the time of Muhammad Ali. He was accused by Muslims of cursing Islam. Bishay was therefore brought to trial before a Muslim religious judge, who decreed that Sidhom Bishay must accept… Read More Copts take corpse of “holy Bishay” for a stroll