Date of source: Friday, November 2, 2007 to Saturday, November 3, 2007
The following presents the continuation of a lengthy interview with Bishop Bīshūy in which he expresses his opinions on different issues.
Date of source: Friday, November 2, 2007
Muslim and Christian men of religion were absent from the reconciliation session in Samālūṭ. Parliament members and public leaders in the city gathered and led the reconciliation.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 30, 2007
The author reports on activities of Bishop Paphnotius, bishop of Minia’s Samālūṭ and Ṭahā al-A‘midah, within his diocese; besides, his discord with Pope Shenouda over his book ‘Hatmīyah al-Nuhūd bi-al-‘Amal al-Kanasī’ [The Necessity of improving the Church’s Performance].
Date of source: Saturday, October 27, 2007
Sectarian incidents ignited in the Upper Egyptian village of Samālūṭ in al-Miniā governorate over an estate that the church purchased in 2003.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Recently, there have been several calls for an administrative change in the Coptic Orthodox Church. A member of the Community Council announced that the church has formed a committee to discuss the proposed changes and amendments. The following lines will present different clergy and laymen’s...
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The article reviews a book authored by Bishop Paphnotius, the bishop of Samālūṭ, entitled, ‘Min-Abhāth al-Qānūn al-Kanasī: Muqawimāt al-Usquf wa-Rakā’izahu’ [From the Research on the Church Regulations: Fundamentals and Pillars of the Bishop]. In the book, Paphnotius draws the borders and powers...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 4, 2007
The author discusses Bishop Paphnotius’ ideas because of their importance in clarifying the real crisis that led to the emergence of the laymen’s group.
Date of source: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The following lines present a summary of an interview with Bishop Paphnotius, author of the controversial book ‘Hatmiyyat al-Nuhūd bi al-‘Amal al-Kanasī’ [The Inevitability of Developing the Church Functions.]. Bishop Baphnotius express his viewpoints from different issues related to the Coptic...
Date of source: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Nabīl Munīr Ḥabīb, a lawyer and researcher in human rights, imposes five different approaches among Christian circles concerning the issue of church reform. He lists a number of books that discuss church reform throughout the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The controversial book by Bishop Paphnotius is entitled, ‘Hatmyyah al-Nuhūd bil-al-‘Amal al-Kanasī’ [Inevitable Advancement of Church Work]. The following article presents an overview of the book, including the controversial material it published on the intricate inside workings of the Coptic...