Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 12, 2006
The Coptic Orthodox Church is currently celebrating the return of Pope Shenouda III to Egypt after undergoing spinal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. The celebrations coincided with the 35th anniversary of His Holiness’ enthronement as pope of Alexandria...
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 12, 2006
The author discusses the upcoming seminar initiated by Kamāl Zākhir Mūsá under the auspices of the Egyptian Society for Enlightenment, which will discuss topics such as Copts and citizenship; the relationship between clergy and laymen; laymen participation in church affairs; church trials and the...
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Egyptian Coptic laymen organize a conference entitled, ‘A Laymen’s Look at the Problems
of the Church.’ The
conference faces severe opposition from main figures in the Orthodox Church of Egypt
for the problematic issues it plans on
handling. The review presents information about the conference...
Date of source: الأربعاء, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 8, 2006
One of the late Father Mattá al- Maskīn’s disciples, Father Basilius al-Maqārī declares that followers of al-Maskīn do not respond to the attacks of Bishop Bīshūy as they adhere to the monastic rules.
Date of source: الأربعاء, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 8, 2006
The transcript of an interview conducted by Cornelis Hulsman with Kamāl Zākhir Mūsá, in which Mūsá provides a background of his work and publications. Mūsá further describes his own experiences and confrontations with the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
Date of source: الأربعاء, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 1, 2006
The writer records the ailments from which Pope Shenouda has suffered over recent years.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 7, 2006
Some Orthodox youth have established a group entitled: “The Committee for Defending Orthodox Beliefs against the Coptic Church.” It has issued a number of statements attacking teachings of Pope Shenouda, including accusing him of denying some vital Christian doctrines.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 6, 2006
While Max Michael initiated a lawsuit against the Egyptian Minister of Interior, a group of Copts filed another lawsuit against Michel, accusing him of insulting Pope Shenouda. They referred to his civil history and to previous sentences against him.
Date of source: الأحد, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 5, 2006
The review presents an interview with Max Michael and different responses from Coptic Orthodox figures.
Date of source: الاثنين, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 6, 2006
This review discusses news about
the conference on ‘Laymen and the Church’ which is supposed to be held on November 14 and 15 at the Egyptian
Association for Enlightenment. However members of the association filed a claim to cancel the conference. The
Orthodox church expressed its disapproval of...