Before the advent of Islam, Egypt was overwhelmingly Christian.
Egypt's Religious Landscape Before Islam
Egypt's religious identity before the Islamic conquest was primarily Christian. The dominant Christian denomination was the Coptic Orthodox Church, with its center in Alexandria.
- Dominant Religion: Christianity
- Specific Denomination: Coptic Orthodox Church
- Patriarchate Location: Alexandria
This information comes from a provided reference that states, "Before Islam, Egypt was overwhelmingly Christian. Most Egyptians were adherents of the church that today is known as the Coptic Orthodox Church, whose patriarchate was in Alexandria." (21-Jul-2019)
