The people are now Muslims and Christians, and their burial practises depend on their religion.
They hid in what is called the 'catacombs', which are underground burial places.
The people are now Muslims and Christians, and their burial practises depend on their religion.
Early Christians often used underground catacombs as burial chambers due to persecution and limited space in cities. These catacombs contained tombs with inscriptions and artwork, and were used for religious gatherings in times of persecution. The catacombs served as important places of worship and remembrance for early Christians.
From about the late second century, Christians used catacombs as burial chambers.
Jesus never built a church.Chritianity is based on the death burial and ressurection of Jesus so it wasn't until after His death burial and resurrection that there were Christians.
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Suicide is considered to be a mortal sin, which Christians are forbidden to do.
No. Modern Egyptians are mainly Muslims or Christians. They follow normal burial customs by their religion.
Whether burial or Cremation. There are all ways of disposing the body. After death the spirit leaves the body, and the body eventually returns to earth.
The catacombs are underground burial sites used by early Christians, primarily in Rome, from the 2nd to the 5th centuries. They served as places for burying the dead, reflecting the Christian belief in resurrection and eternal life. Additionally, the catacombs provided a safe space for Christians to gather, worship, and conduct rituals in a time of persecution, thus fostering community and faith during challenging times. Their significance lies in their role as both a burial site and a symbol of resilience for the early Christian community.
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