How to recognize a Coptic cross
The shape and meaning of the Coptic cross, how it differs from Ethiopian crosses and the ankh, and what to check before buying one.
Coptic crosses, makers & the Church calendar
Find a real Coptic cross or gift from makers and church bookstores in Egypt and around the world, and keep track of every fast and feast of the Coptic Orthodox year.
Coming up
- Wed Nov 25, 2026 – Wed Jan 6, 2027 Nativity Fast (Advent)
- Thu Dec 10, 2026 Month of Kiahk begins
- Wed Jan 6, 2027 Paramoun of the Nativity (strict fast)
- Thu Jan 7, 2027 Feast of the Nativity (Christmas)
- Thu Jan 14, 2027 Feast of the Circumcision
- Mon Jan 18, 2027 Paramoun of Theophany (strict fast)
Coming soon
This space will feature a different Coptic maker. Featured placements will open to makers later. See listings.
Makers by country
USA 25Canada 5Australia 5Egypt 5UK 3Jordan 1Greece 1Not stated 1
Buyer's guide
Gold vs. silver (and wood, leather, steel)
How to compare gold karats, sterling silver, gold-filled, vermeil, plated, stainless steel, wood and leather when choosing a Coptic cross.
Gift ideas: baptism, first communion & weddings
Respectful, practical Coptic gift ideas for baptism, first Holy Communion and weddings, with notes on the Coptic Orthodox rites themselves.
Get fast & feast reminders
A short email before each fast and major feast: Jonah's Fast, Great Lent, the Apostles' Fast, the Fast of the Virgin and the Nativity Fast.
Email reminders are coming soon. Until then, subscribe to the calendar: it updates by itself.