Egypt's Coptic Christians are facing an uncertain future, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

But many are concerned about the rise of President Mohammed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood and the more radical Salafis. And there are fears that the newly approved constitution fails to protect the rights of Christians.

Television sermons by hardline Salafi preachers targeting Christians are becoming more common. In recent days, some have called for Muslims not to greet Christians at Christmas.

Some wealthy Copts are choosing to leave Egypt. But for many, like the congregation in Shubra, that is simply not an option.

The political upheaval of recent weeks has also added to Christian concerns. There are fears that Egypt's vaguely worded new constitution could pave the way for an Islamic state.

The Copts have been at home in Egypt for almost two thousand years and they are proud of the biblical story, which tells how Mary and Joseph fled into Egypt with the baby Jesus.

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