Date of source: Sunday, September 21, 2008
The tensions related to the Monastery of Abu Fana are characterized by unclear and conflicting land registration regulations, manipulation of information and lack of transparency by both responsible government and church authorities.
Date of source: Sunday, May 18, 2008
A group of reporters and journalists have visited St. Makarius monastery in the Western Desert to show their condemnation over the government’s sale of the land to investors, despite the fact that it may contain items of substantial archaeological worth.
Date of source: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Zaqzūq talks about the condition of Christian rights in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, May 11, 2008
The article describes the events of the first Coptic Studies Symposium that was recently held at the University of Toronto.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Drs. Hulsman compiled a chronological overview of the Church of Abū Fānā, based on articles sent to him by Dr. Helmut Buschhausen. He begins in 1982 when initiatives were established to help prevent further deterioration of the church.
Date of source: Sunday, May 4, 2008
Comments on sectarian tensions during the time that Copts are celebrating Easter.
Date of source: Sunday, August 10, 2008
The crisis between Abū Fānā Monastery and Minia governorate last week acquired ominous proportions after it appeared that a settlement of sorts had been reached. The author records the abuses that have been perpetrated against the monastery in reaching and executing this settlement.
Date of source: Sunday, April 27, 2008
The author discusses the tradition of cooking the Chrism Oil in the desert monastery of Anba Bishoi.
Date of source: Sunday, April 27, 2008
The article is based on an interview with Pope Shenouda III on the occasion of the church celebrations on Easter.
Date of source: Thursday, April 24, 2008
The article reviews the controversial book of the Bishop of Samālūt Bishop Paphnotius entitled, ’The Inevitability of Leading a Renaissance in the Church Function.’