Date of source: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Archpriest ‘Abd al-Masīh Basīt of the Virgin Mary Church in Musturud said in an interview with al-Misrī al-Yawm newspaper that assaults on Copts and churches are taking place only by extremists, adding those attacks after the January 25 revolution equal all those during the era of former...
Date of source: Tuesday, July 24, 2018
When referring to a journey to the Holy Land, Jerusalem, Egyptian Christians speak of ‘pilgrimage’. Today, with the influx of Christians (from all over the world) visiting the path of the Holy Family in Egypt, the term ‘pilgrimage’ needs to be redefined, according to Coptic theologians.
Date of source: Saturday, July 29, 2017
The celebrations of Virgin Mary’s fast and feast will be held as scheduled from August 7 to August 21, said Father ʿAbd al-Masīḥ Basīṭ, parish priest of Virgin Mary’s Church in Musṭurud, south of Cairo.
Date of source: Tuesday, August 1, 2017
For the first time in Egypt and the Middle East, a group of Copts organized a reception to celebrate their long-awaited divorce.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The Committee of Suggestions and Complaints included the Foreign Names Prevention Bill on its agenda to amend two articles of the law.
Date of source: Saturday, June 3, 2017
It has been three years since President 'Abd al-Fattāh al-Sisi has been sworn in as the president of the Arab Republic of Egypt after winning the presidential elections on 3 June 2014. During his rule, a new page was opened for the Copts in Egypt. In fact, the thinkers and the Christian clerics see...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Coptic Orthodox Pope Shenouda III denied plans by the church to question Priest Tadāwus Sam'ān after the escalation of the crisis of his wife, Kāmīliyā Shihātah.
On the other hand, Father ‘Abd al-Masīh Basīt stated that the church will release a booklet within a week to reply to an introduction on...
Date of source: Sunday, August 8, 2010
'Abd al-Masīh Basīt, priest of the Virgin Mary Church in Musturud, asserts that Wafā’ Constantine declared herself Christian and that returning to her home would have threatened her life and stirred up sectarian tensions.
She lives in a safe place affiliated to a monastery. Security forces are...
Date of source: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Dr. Muhammad Badī', Muslim Brotherhood's Murshid [Guide], said that the group will announce the MB's Freedom and Justice Party to the Media.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Egyptian religious establishment adhered to its position of favoring stability and opposing the spread of chaos and sabotage. It has also supported the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the five communiqués it has issued since it took over following the stepping down of President Ḥusnī...