The constrictor knot is one of the strongest binding knots in existence. Perfect for woodworking, DIY projects, and any task that requires a tight, secure hold, this step-by-step guide teaches you how ...

Two years ago, Suzanne Hathon took a class on how to bind books. It was fascinating for her, not just because she loves books, but also because of her job as Sterling Heights Library’s public services ...

The recent discovery of an ancient Coptic city in Egypt’s Western Desert could provide invaluable insight into early Christian history, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Boise-area Coptic Orthodox community purchased land for its first church. The $2.5M Meridian project aims to serve 130 congregants within one year. Church leaders hope their new home will draw both a ...

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, commented on news of holding the first mass in Saudi Arabia and the possibility of building the first Coptic church on Saudi ...

Today, I join the Coptic Orthodox Christian community in observing Global Coptic Day—a celebration of the ancient heritage, rich culture, and reverent worship of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Tracing ...

Marianna Holzer demonstrates the bookbinding process with her father’s old tools. Photo by Ian Kreinsen/The Citizen This story by Ian Kreinsen was first published in The Citizen on May 1. Marianna ...

For DIYers around the globe, bookbinding holds a special allure, offering a blend of tradition and creativity. Our collection of 21 DIY Bookbinding Kits and Projects celebrates this timeless art form.

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State Assistant Professor Candace Lukasik has published her first book “Martyrs and Migrants: Coptic Christians and the Persecution Politics of U.S. Empire” (NYU Press).

The new arts group South Central Artisans will host a demonstration featuring Coptic book binding from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. S.W. Artist ...

Four months ago, the first Coptic Catholic church in New Jersey and one of the few Coptic Catholic churches in the United States, Jesus the King Church, opened in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The Register ...

The Coptic stitch bookbinding was first used in Egypt by the Copts in the 2nd Century AD. It has become popular again with hand bookmakers because of the beauty of it’s exposed spine as well as the ...