Date of source: Wednesday, December 30, 1998
Bishop Wissa refused to speak to el-Shabab and thus the author went to see bishop Bakhoum of Sohag who says people in the village exaggerated stories and bishop Wissa was hot tempered and lacked wisdom in dealing with this issue. Bishop Bakhoum also says Bishop Wissa asked the two witnesses to...
Date of source: Wednesday, December 30, 1998
The author went himself to el-Koshh to investigate the claims of the Sunday Telegraph. He spoke to members of the Boctor family, relatives of Karim Tamer Suleiman Arsal who was murdered on August 14 and the family of the arrested witnesses.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 5, 1999
Montazar Al-Zayat, lawyer and spokesman of the Gama’at al-Islamiya, requests the Egyptian security authorities to seize the opportunity of the initiative to stop violence.
Date of source: Friday, January 1, 1999
The article describes a conversion to Islam despite fierce attacks from its enemies.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 6, 1999
Many donations are given at mosques associated with members of the Prophet Mohammed’s family, like Sayeda Zeinab or Al-Hussein, or those in which a shrine or mausoleum has been erected to the glory of pious and revered figures.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 6, 1999
Most exhibitions on Egyptian art abroad concerned ancient Egypt. In some exhibitions, however, also attention was given to religious art. In France and exhibition on "The Fatimid Treasures in Cairo", and focused a period which saw the coexistence of Coptic and Islamic art. In Austria some items of...
Date of source: Tuesday, January 6, 1998
Religious festivals have a philosophy in our life. The festivals of Jesus Christ start with celebrating his birthday till the day of his resurrection. He is with us in all circumstances, places and times. He is our support.
Date of source: Thursday, December 24, 1998
A book review of "Monasticism in Egypt, Images and Words of the Desert Fathers" by Michael W. McClellan, AUC Press, 1998, LE 90.
Date of source: Thursday, December 24, 1998
A book review of "The Coptic Orthodox Liturgy of St. Basil", compiled by Ragab Moftah, music transcribed by Margit Toth and text edited by Martha Roy, AUC Press, 1998, LE 150.
Date of source: Sunday, December 27, 1998
Strange are the twists and turns which forensic examinations can induce in any given case. In the jugglery of circumstances, a felony may become a misdemeanor, a homicide can be made to appear like suicide and stealing body organs can be disguised as urgent removals.