Date of source: Sunday, December 10, 2006
The author pays his respects to the passing of Fayek Matta Ishak, and highlights Ishak’s contributions to
Coptic scholarly works, as well as his contributions to furthering the understanding of Coptic beliefs and
traditions.
Date of source: Thursday, October 17, 2002
The
Grand Imām stressed to the Gouvernor-General of Australia that Islām is against terrorism in all its forms. In
other news, Pope Shenouda ratified the formation of new directorates for the Egyptian Coptic churches in the United
States.
Date of source: Monday, November 27, 2006
Divorce issues pose serious problems in many Copts’ private life and are causing a severe conflict between the state and the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: Sunday, November 26, 2006
The Institut Du Monde Arabe (IMA), in Paris, France, is presently holding a major art exhibit showcasing
famous religious works of art, both Christian and Islamic.
Date of source:
Pope Shenouda III and the head of the Evangelical Church congratulated the Grand Imām and all
Muslims on the
Lesser Bairam.
Date of source:
Many articles were published in
Watani, al-Ahram and al-Usboa in memoriam to Bishop Gregorios, the
General Bishop of Theological Post Graduate
Studies, Coptic Culture and Scientific Research, who passed
away last week. All the articles in the first two
papers concentrated on the personal...
Date of source:
Swift intensive efforts were made this week to contain a Muslim-Christian crisis due to a
blasphemous article, by
a Muslim writer, about a former monk. Thousands of angry youths protested against
the article, the Government was
accused of being in collusion with the paper, Pope Shenouda...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
On Tuesday, thousands of Copts and 80 bishops converged in St. Mark’s Cathedral in al-‘Abbāsīyah to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Pope Shenouda’s consecration as the pope of Alexandria. The celebration was marked by speeches from bishops from the Coptic Orthodox Church, and...
Date of source: Sunday, October 29, 2006
The author reflects on the life of Anba Gregorious (1967 to 2001), who was bishop of higher studies and scientific research and one of the pillars of the modern Coptic Orthodox church.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
The official spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church announced that Pope Shenouda is in good
health after having an operation on his spinal column. All news that the pope is suffering from cancer was
denounced.