Date of source: Thursday, December 21, 2006
An unresolved crisis now appears to be affecting relations between the Coptic Orthodox
Church
and the independent Christian newspaper Watanī.
Date of source: Saturday, December 16, 2006 to Friday, December 22, 2006
Max
Michel’s letter asserts his respect for the Pope Shenouda and his persistence on the
legitimacy of his
title.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 19, 2006
The author replies to Yāsir Ghubriyāl’s criticism about a conference entitled, ‘Laymen’s View on Church Problems,’ and shows some misunderstandings and the real aim of the conference.
Date of source: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Najīb Jibrā’īl asserts that a lawsuit promoted against Max Michael was not accepted, claiming
that new
claimants joined them for the appeal court. On the other hand, Max Michael seems to be sure of
winning in the end, claiming
that his church will soon be recognized and that he will organize a...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
On Tuesday, thousands of Copts and 80 bishops converged in St. Mark’s Cathedral in al-‘Abbāsīyah to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Pope Shenouda’s consecration as the pope of Alexandria. The celebration was marked by speeches from bishops from the Coptic Orthodox Church, and...
Date of source: Monday, November 13, 2006
Al-Khalīfa court refuses to consider
Maximus’s case after four
months of delay.
Date of source: Monday, November 13, 2006
Al-Khalīfa court refuses to admit a lawsuit
against Bishop Maximus.
Date of source: Monday, November 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: Sunday, November 5, 2006
The review presents an interview with Max Michael and different responses from Coptic Orthodox figures.
Date of source: Monday, October 30, 2006
The following review presents three letters written by Dr. George Habīb
Bibāwī to his friend Kamāl Zākhir, who is facing the Orthodox church’s wrath at the
present time. Bibāwī is a former Orthodox Copt who was excommunicated by Pope Shenouda before joining
the Protestant church in the United...