Egyptian Coptic Christians attend a ritual ceremony commemorating the Feast of Assumption at the Virgin Mary Church in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 21, 2016. The Feast of Assumption marks the Virgin Mary's ascension into heaven. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
An Egyptian Coptic Christian lights a candle in front of the image of the Virgin Mary during a ritual ceremony commemorating the Feast of Assumption at the Virgin Mary Church in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 21, 2016. The Feast of Assumption marks the Virgin Mary's ascension into heaven. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Egyptian Coptic Christians attend a ritual ceremony commemorating the Feast of Assumption at the Virgin Mary Church in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 21, 2016. The Feast of Assumption marks the Virgin Mary's ascension into heaven. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)