Date of source: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Councilor Labīb explains the three degrees of priesthood and argues that the Coptic Orthodox Church preserved the apostles instructions in its traditions throughout its history. He also calls on bishops to employ good sense and modesty and remember that they are the servants of people before God.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
There are four deadly mistakes a bishop can commit which would destroy his spiritual life and role in the church. Councilor Labīb points out these mistakes and discusses how a bishop can achieve his divine role in the church.
Date of source: Friday, April 18, 2008
Labīb Halīm Labīb presents the views of American writer John Esposito on thoughts of the Islamic movements in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
In his sixth article, Councilor Labīb discusses bishops’ authority to ordain priests by imposition of hands. He mentions the conditions that a candidate to the priesthood should fulfill before being ordained. Although ordaining a priest by imposition of hands is an exclusive authority of the bishop...
Date of source: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Councilor Labīb Halīm Labīb proposes a draft law to amend the law of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s patriarch. The following lines highlight Labīb’s suggested law.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Councilor Labīb discusses the financial authority of bishops. Church laws institute that a bishop has the authority to supervise and manage church funds in accordance with church laws and honest principles. He does not have the right to possess or use church funds or assets for his own benefit.
Date of source: Thursday, July 3, 2008
Drs. Hulsman comments on the recent ENAWU launch, and points to a number of articles on houses of worship in this issue.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Labīb highlights the history of the Community Council in the Coptic Orthodox Church and its authority to manage the church’s financial affairs. The Community Council was formed in 1872 and then again in 1974. Many obstacles hindered the development of the Community Council, and troubles resulted...
Date of source: Monday, March 17, 2008
A Coptic researcher has filed a lawsuit calling for Muslim judges to be prevented from examining Copts’ personal status cases.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Egyptian press continues to devote attention to the different reactions to the Supreme Administrative Court ruling allowing Christian divorcees to remarry. The church rejected the ruling and considered it against the Bible and church codes. Some authors highlighted the tragic influence of the...