Date of source: Sunday, August 30, 2009
This article reports on the pope’s fourth visit to St Macarius Monastery since its abbot’s resignation.
Date of source: Sunday, August 16, 2009
The article describes the release of two Coptic contractors who were charged with killing a young Muslim man at Abū Fānā monastery.
Date of source: Sunday, August 2, 2009
The author comments on the Abū Fānā reconciliation process that has been ongoing for over a year.
Date of source: Saturday, November 14, 2009
On November 14th a group of employees and interns working at CIDT visited the Monastery of Saint Macarius and the Monastery of Saint Bīshūy in Wādī al-Natrūn. Visiting the monasteries of Wādī al-Natrūn is an introduction in Coptic life and traditions. It provides us interns with a lot of...
Date of source: Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Scholars and archaeologists are finding new layers of history underneath the dome paintings of the Monastery of the Syrians, in Wādī al-Natrūn.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sitting under the jasmine trellis as the passing of the last languid golden rays is mourned by the bell’s knell heralding the evening prayer to the black and brown-clad monks, the mind is tempted to imagine their every footstep toward the church a timeless recreation along a path first trod Saint...
Date of source: Thursday, July 16, 2009
Pope Shenouda heads to Wādī Natrūn to celebrate the 57th anniversary of his monasticism.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
In the 55th anniversary of his monasticism, Pope Shenouda III talks about Coptic monasticism.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Comments on the ending of the legal criminal dimension of the Abu-Fana crisis
Date of source: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Watani International comments on its most recent book, ’ Sadat in the memory of Copts: Days of pain and triumph.’ The book was written by Robeir al-Faris. The book is divided into eight chapters and looks at the development of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt as well as the Nāsir years before...