The ecumenical dialogue and the review of differences, that created the great schism in 451 in the Council of Chalcedon, constitute an essential point in the existing conflict inside the Coptic Orthodox Church between the hard-line and the reformist currents. The hard-line current that had been holding sway over the past years is now trying to regain power under the banners of ‘adherence to the faith of the Church’ and ‘Protection of the faith’. The situation will change after the departure of Bishop Bīshūy.