Coptic Language

Coptic is an ancient Egyptian language that evolved from hieroglyphics and became prominent in the early Christian period. It uses the Greek alphabet, with some added characters, and was primarily spoken and written by Egyptian Christians. Coptic served as a liturgical language for the Coptic Orthodox Church and plays a key role in the history of Christianity in Egypt. Although it is no longer spoken as a vernacular language, it remains of great interest to linguists and historians, offering insights into Egypt’s cultural and religious transitions. Today, it is studied for its historical significance and linguistic features.