Date of source: Sunday, November 20, 2005
Despite Pope Shenouda’s support for President Husnī Mubārak in the presidential elections, only two Copts are running in the parliamentary elections with the support of the National Democratic Party.
Date of source: Saturday, November 19, 2005 to Friday, November 25, 2005
A look at the various reasons for Coptic candidates’ failure in the elections, such as the church’s endorsement of candidates and the fundamentally sectarian basis on which they often enter the race.
Date of source: Saturday, November 19, 2005 to Friday, November 25, 2005
A Coptic politician’s perspective on the parliamentary elections, the actions of the Muslim Brotherhood and potential repercussions of their growing confidence and power.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 16, 2005
The two obstacles standing in the way of true reform in Egypt are the passivity of the people and the marginalization of the strong elements of the opposition.
Date of source: Monday, November 21, 2005
The assistant accused Bishop Baphnutius of "rebelling against Orthodoxy” due to his failure to attend the Holy Synod’s sessions for years. "The punishment for attacking Bishop Bīshouy would not be small, and Baphnutius is tightening the noose around his own neck.”
Date of source: Sunday, November 20, 2005
A group of Copts headed by the Bishop of Samāllout is calling for the dismissal of Bishop Bīshouy, who they say has assaulted the dignity of the church and has abused his power.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The celebration of 150 years of presence of the Evangelical Church [e.g. the Presbyterian denomination] in Egypt stressed both the universality and the deep-rootedness of this Church in Egyptian society. Held in a true spirit of celebration, prayer and thanksgiving, the event was also a perfectly...
Date of source: Friday, November 18, 2005
Celebrating the Evangelical Church’s 150 years of ministry in Egypt, Munā al-Mallākh writes on the history of Evangelicalism in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, November 10, 2005
The Egyptian Evangelical Church celebrated yesterday 150 years of ministry in Egypt. Guests at the celebration included a large number of Muslim clerics, who asserted that Egypt sets an example of coexistence and fraternity for the whole world.
Date of source: Thursday, November 17, 2005
The Bahā’īs in Egypt, estimated at more than 10,000, are raising heated controversy due to their increasing authority.