Parrhêsia
It is with great pride that I see the launching of
Parrhêsia Newsletter – an initiative taken by the Friends
of the Coptic Museum. Might I add that Parrhêsia comes from
the Coptic/Greek language meaning ‘Freedom of Speech’.
Our association since its inception just over a year ago
has been very active in helping the museum’s management in
various aspects to make the museum a visitor-friendly place
and to bring it up to the rank of international museums.
Communication between the members is of outmost importance
so that we all know what is happening and for us to share
information amongst ourselves. We hope this newsletter will
enable us to do so. Parrhêsia is not only intended to
inform members of events that have taken place but also
includes articles by researchers on topics that interest
readers whom are passionate about the Coptic Society in
Egypt. Most important of all it can be used by members to
share with their friends to further expand our NGO and
increase our membership base, hence activities.
I am very grateful to Dr. Nadja Tomoum from the Supreme
Council of Antiquities (SCA) and to my assistant Sarah Sue
for taking the initiative in seeing this dream of mine
comes true.
We look forward to receiving comments, contributions and
further suggestions to enhancing Parrhêsia. And if you
think it will add to your Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR), perhaps place an advert that will go towards
covering the costs of keeping in touch via Parrhêsia. You
may contact us on info@coptic-cairo.com.
On behalf of the Board members, I wish you a good read.
Farid Mansour
Chairman
Friends of the Coptic Museum
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