Date of source: Sunday, November 12, 2006
The article summarizes a letter from Bishop Gregorius sent
to al-Majlis al
-Millī in 1971 that expresses his opinion about the current bylaw for
electing the Coptic patriarch.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Due to the recurrent
illness of Pope Shenouda, many Copts have called for a board to be formed,
composed of five to seven reliable bishops, to run
the church’s affairs during the absence of the
pope.
Date of source: Sunday, November 12, 2006
Pope Shenouda
returns to Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, November 12, 2006
The Coptic Orthodox Church is currently celebrating the return of Pope Shenouda III to Egypt after undergoing spinal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. The celebrations coincided with the 35th anniversary of His Holiness’ enthronement as pope of Alexandria...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 8, 2006
The transcript of an interview conducted by Cornelis Hulsman with Kamāl Zākhir Mūsá, in which Mūsá provides a background of his work and publications. Mūsá further describes his own experiences and confrontations with the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 1, 2006
The writer records the ailments from which Pope Shenouda has suffered over recent years.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Some Orthodox youth have established a group entitled: “The Committee for Defending Orthodox Beliefs against the Coptic Church.” It has issued a number of statements attacking teachings of Pope Shenouda, including accusing him of denying some vital Christian doctrines.
Date of source: Monday, November 6, 2006
The
author discusses possible conflicts amongst the bishops of the Egyptian Coptic Church if Pope Shenouda III of
Alexandria dies, citing opinions from senior church officials who said that Bishop Bīshūy, the
secretary of the Holy Synod, will be a persona non grata because he is stiff and no one...
Date of source: Sunday, November 5, 2006
Father Nasīf writes in response to Dr. Ahmad al-Tayyīb, the former muftī of Egypt, who accused Christianity of being a religion that calls for violence and where reason is absent.
Date of source: Monday, October 30, 2006
The selection for pope number 118 of the Egyptian Orthodox church has been narrowed down to three
top personalities: Bishop Bīshūy, Bishop Mūsá and Bishop Yu’annis.