Date of source: Thursday, July 27, 2006
This review outlines
statements made about Max Michel, who has named himself Archbishop Maximus and claims to be the patriarch of the
Orthodox Copts.
Date of source: Thursday, July 27, 2006
In this article the
author discusses
American strategies for interfering in religious, political and educational matters in Egypt,
particularly
in relation to the Orthodox Church and al-Azhar.
Date of source: Friday, July 21, 2006
The author highlights the visit made by the Coptic Catholic Patriarch,
Archbishop Antonius
Najīb, to Pope Shenouda III, confirming that his church does not recognize Max
Michel or his church.
Date of source: Friday, July 21, 2006
This
press review summarizes responses from a wide variety of persons, including Coptic
leaders, clergy, and
congregants to the controversial Max Michel, also known as Archbishop Maximus I.
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 13, 2006
This review deals with the controversy still blazing over the split of
clergyman Max Michel from the mother Coptic Orthodox Church, and his establishment of Qur’ān independent church and a
holy synod for Copts in Egypt and the Middle East.
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
In the same week as the pope’s return to Cairo after a medical trip abroad, many have spoken out about the controversial Archbishop Maximus I, or Max Michel. This article notes some of the key points of Michel’s life and discusses whether his controversial church has links with the US.
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
The author questions why, during a recent television interview, the opinions of
two
prominent writers about the ‘Da Vinci Code’ were describes as a rebellion guided by the devil even
though they
stressed that they were against the content of the film.
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
In a small
box published at the bottom of the page in what looks like an advertisement,
the author denies that he has joined
or has had anything to do with the church set up by Max Michel,
Archbishop Maximus I.
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.