Laz Bichaq - Black Sea Yatagan

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Dom

afwan Dimitry
in Egypt some Christian Churchs (Roman) i.e. Melkit, are using Arabic language for the religious offices,
when they keep records as well as; birth, wedding, funerals are done in ... Arabic

and "God" in Arabic language, whatever the religion, is translated by "Allah"

the Coptic monks or Popes (Orthodox Greek obedience) they said "Al-Hamdoulillah "
when they want to said "thanks to the Holy Providence"
there is no sharp border between each community

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Dom

Beautifully done and well said Dom!!!Thank you so much for adding this detail to this most interesting example. While the decoration is indeed attractive it is even better to understand its important meaning.

All the best,
Jim