Appendix
Quick Reference Guide to Alexandria's Religious Centers
| Religious Center | Type | Location | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria National Cathedral | Christian (Protestant) | Mansheya Square, Alexandria | Gothic architecture, prominent ceremonies |
| The Great Library Mosque | Islamic | Near Biblioteca Alexandrina | Unique architecture, community role |
| St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral | Christian (Coptic) | Sporting District, Alexandria | Coptic traditions, historical significance |
| Pompey's Pillar and Temple of Serapeum | Ancient sites | Karmouz, Alexandria | Historical landmarks, architectural highlights |
| The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa | Ancient Burial Ground | Karmouz, Alexandria | Multi-level catacombs, mixed religious influences |
| Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue | Jewish | Nabi Daniel Street, Alexandria | Recent restorations, community events |
Glossary of Religious Terms and Concepts
- Coptic Orthodox Church: An ancient Christian denomination originating in Egypt, marked by unique traditions and a specific liturgical calendar.
- Interfaith Dialogue: A process of cooperation and communication between different religious traditions aimed at mutual understanding and respect.
- Minaret: A distinctive architectural feature of mosques, generally a tall spire with a conical or onion-shaped crown, used for the call to prayer.
- Serapeum: An ancient Greek and Roman temple dedicated to the syncretic Hellenistic-Egyptian deity Serapis, often blending Greek and Egyptian religious elements.
- Sufism: A mystical Islamic belief system, focusing on the inward search for God and shunning materialism.
Index of Terms and Locations
- Alexandria National Cathedral: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- Ancient Roots of Alexandria's Religious Sites: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- Cultural Etiquette and Dress Codes: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- Influence of Different Empires: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- Pompey's Pillar: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- Religious Centers as Cultural Hubs: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
- The Great Library Mosque: Pages [specific location in the e-Book]
(Please note that the placeholder [specific location in the e-Book] is to be replaced with actual page numbers or sections once the e-Book is fully compiled.)
