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Coptic Orthodox Church

The Coptic Orthodox Church is a type of Christian church that comes from Egypt. It's a group of people who believe in Jesus Christ and have a special way of praying and practicing their faith.

Just like how you have different types of toys, like cars or dolls, there are different types of Christian churches. But the Coptic Church has its own special history and way of doing things.

One thing that's different about the Coptic Church is that they use a different language in their prayers. It's called Coptic! It's like how some people speak Spanish or French, but the Coptic people speak Coptic when they're talking to God.

Another important thing about the Coptic Church is that they have special artwork and symbols that are very important to them. These symbols are things like the cross, which reminds them of Jesus, and pictures of important people from their history, like saints or leaders.

Like in any church, people go to the Coptic Church to learn about God and how to live a good life. They have prayers and songs that they sing together, and they listen to their leaders give special talks called sermons.

So, the Coptic Orthodox Church is a special group of people who believe in Jesus and have a unique way of practicing their faith through prayers, special symbols, and worship.