The Arabist

The Arabist

By Issandr El Amrani and friends.

Photos from Abbasiya cathedral

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A very nice Flickr set from Mossaberising — this one of Pope Shenouda III's body, which has been on display on the throne of St. Mark at the Cathedral for the last two days. Three people have died and dozens were injured in a stampede as huge numbers of faithful came to pay their respects.