On the occasion of the 56th anniversary of Pope Shenouda’s monastic order, October magazine sheds light on the character of the pope who spent more than half his life as a monk.

The article refers to Shenouda’s nationalistic sense and his role in enforcing national unity. It also refers to his stance against normalization with Israel and visiting Jerusalem.

It reveals that pope Shenouda is an important reference for the Orthodox doctrine and points out the achievements of the Coptic Orthodox Church under him.

Keywords: Pope Shenouda III