The Coptic Alphabet is a writing system used for the Coptic language, which is the latest stage of the Egyptian language. It was developed in the 2nd century AD and is derived from the Greek alphabet, incorporating some characters from Demotic script. The Coptic Alphabet consists of 32 letters, including 24 Greek letters and 8 additional characters to represent sounds specific to the Coptic language. Coptic is primarily used by the Coptic Orthodox Church for religious texts and liturgy. Although it is no longer a spoken language, it remains important for understanding ancient Egyptian culture and history. The Coptic Alphabet serves as a bridge between ancient and modern Egypt.