Date of source: Friday, July 21, 2006
The author talks
about the Coptic Orthodox Church and the significance of its past role in
Egyptian society.
Date of source: Sunday, July 16, 2006
The author argues that the break-away church of the self-named Archbishop, Max Michel, is not a threat to the long-established Egyptian Coptic church. Rather the media has amplified this issue in order to “stir sectarianism.” The author also praises Pope Shenouda’s handling of the issue.
Date of source: Thursday, July 6, 2006
This press review deals with a controversial announcement made by Max Michel, a Christian who split from the Coptic Orthodox Church and set up a church in the Muqattam area and named himself Archbishop Maximus I, amidst an outcry from the Egyptian mother church and severe criticism.
Date of source: Friday, June 30, 2006
The author focuses on vows and donations for Egyptian churches, how the
financial yield from these funds is spent and the way these funds are managed.
Date of source: Friday, June 23, 2006
The author states that turning the pope into
a
political leader is something that will be refused by the principle Christian institute itself because it rejects
the politicizing of religion and other interests. The author reiterates that a line should be clearly drawn
between
religion and...
Date of source: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
The
Holy Synod protests against court ruling granting divorce to Copts.
Date of source: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Their Graces
Bishops Aghathoun and Yousuf from the Monastery of Anbā Boula
Awwal al-Sawwāh [The Monastery
of St. Paul the First Hermit] are to be ordained as bishops in Brazil
and Bolivia. The ordination, the author says,
highlights the significant role Pope Shenouda III plays in
serving...
Date of source: Friday, June 2, 2006
Kamāl Zākhir Mousa draws a comparison between the theoretical or historical meaning of the word "Father" in churches and its real meaning nowadays.
Date of source: Friday, May 26, 2006
Kamāl Zākhir Mousa traces the
development of
papal authority inside the Egyptian Coptic Church.
Date of source: Friday, May 26, 2006
The increasing phenomenon of
the deposition of Orthodox
priests has caused great controversy within the Coptic Orthodox Church.