Date of source: Sunday, June 13, 2021
The conflict between the Coptic and Ethiopian Churches over the ownership of the Monastery of the Sultan [dayr al-Sulṭān] that lies in the Old City of Jerusalem began in 1820 and was impacted by the situations in the two countries and involvement of other international groups, who used the issue as...
Date of source: Thursday, November 22, 2018
The Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt issued a statement concerning the Deir al-Sultan Monastery [Dayr al-Sulṭān] in which she confirms her good relations with churches of other denominations worldwide. The church further explained the historical background of Dayr al-Sulṭān in Jerusalem, saying: “...
Date of source: Friday, May 31, 2013
It seems that after President Mursi and his government have failed to resolve the crisis, there is no other solution than to include the Coptic Orthodox Church into the discussion. The connection between the Coptic Orthodox Church and Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church could be the last chance to...
Date of source: Sunday, May 23, 2010
In spite of the strong spiritual ties between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Ethiopian Church, the latter does interfere in the issue of the Nile water crisis between Ethiopia and Egypt, as it believes it is a political, not spiritual, matter.
Date of source: Friday, March 21, 2008
The article reports on an upcoming visit of Pope Shenouda III to Ethiopia to strengthen the relationship between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.