Date of source: Monday, January 22, 2007
After Max Michel and the laymen’s conference, the Coptic Orthodox Church is facing troubles with a new dissident called Ra’ūbīl Istifanus, who established Saint Paul’s church for his new congregation the Sons of the Christ.
Date of source: Sunday, January 21, 2007
The Greek Orthodox Church has sent a testimony to the court, denying the consecration of Timotheos Mavias, who ordained Max Michel as Bishop Maximus I.
Date of source: Friday, January 12, 2007
The author questions what the security bodies’ reaction toward a man who comes from Afghanistan and proclaims himself Shaykh of the Azhar would be, holds prayers and celebrations instead of Shaykh Muhamad Sayyid Ṭanṭāwī.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Aḥmad al- Sa‘dāwī reports about the two 2007 New Year’s ceremonies held in Egypt by Pope Shenouda and Father Maximus.
Date of source: Sunday, January 14, 2007
The author wonders about the increasing coverage of Coptic affairs in Egyptian press, and points to a number of specific periodicals that have increased their focus on such issues.
Date of source: Monday, January 1, 2007
The author reviews the church’s events during year 2006.
Date of source: Monday, January 1, 2007
George Ḥabīb Bibāwī publishes the third article in his series of articles in Rose al-Yūsuf about the problems facing the church. This article is entitled, ‘The Inheritance of Pope Shenouda III.’
Date of source: Sunday, January 1, 2006
Max Michel stresses the legitimacy of his church, and the Coptic Orthodox Church stresses its rejection. Pope Shenouda is ready to meet Max Michel when the latter expresses his regression and removes his patriarchal garments and title.
Date of source: Sunday, January 7, 2007
The Egyptian press has widely covered Christmas celebrations held by the Coptic Orthodox Church and presided over by Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
Date of source: Monday, December 25, 2006
Sa‘d al
-Dīn Ibrāhīm, chairman of the Ibn Khaldūn Center for
Development Studies, is a real
troublemaker who always provokes outcries wherever he goes.