Date of source: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
The first scientific forum dedicated to the antiquities of the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal cities was organized this October under the direction of the Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khālid al-ʿAnānī. Al-Waṭan presents the following review of the most prominent of these diverse monuments from...
Date of source: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Dr. ʿAbd al-Raḥīm Rihān, Director General of Research and Archaeological Studies and Scientific Publications in Sinai at the Ministry of Antiquities, gave a lecture about St. Catherine Monastery and its spiritual and historical significance. In the context of the first scientific forum for Sinai...
Date of source: Sunday, December 12, 2010
Thousands of Christians tourists and Muslims, led by South Sinai Governor 'Abd al-Fadīl Shūshah and ambassadors in Egypt, gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai to celebrate St. Catherine festival.
Bishop Damyanous, Greek Orthodox archbishop of Mount Sinai and Raithu; Abbot of St. Catherine’s...
Date of source: Sunday, December 19, 2010
Headline: Azhar Scholars Committee to Inspect the Qur’ān that Contains Mistakes
Source: al-Wafd
Pages: 1
Author: Wafā’ Sulaymān
Keywords: Qur’ān, the Azhar
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Headline: Vatican Calls for End to Harassment of Christians
Source: Watanī
Pages: 1
Author: Not...
Date of source: Thursday, February 24, 2000 to Saturday, February 26, 2000
An overview of
Egyptian press coverage of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Egypt during the period February 24-26, 2000. This is the period in
which the Pope was in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 6, 2006
The news report deals with the seizure of two vehicles
loaded with
explosives, one of which was heading to Saint Catherine and the other to Sharm al-Shaykh.
Date of source: Monday, October 1, 2001
Tomorrow, Pope Shenouda and the Governor of Sinai will lay the foundation stone for a new Orthodox church in Al-Tur city in Sinai.
Date of source: Saturday, November 1, 2003
The article comments on the charismatic character of Pope John Paul II and his deteriorating health conditions. It also comments on the stand of the pope towards many international issues.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 2, 2000
In the late 1999s, President Mubarak issued presidential decree No. 453 of 1999 which orders the referral of requests for repair and restoration of places of worship to architectural administrations in local authorities. But, some people did not like this presidential decree, as if they hate to see...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 26, 2003
The article gives a brief overview of Christian tourism in Egypt. The writer gives examples of churches and monasteries and of its grand history that attract tourists worldwide.