The mosque of Ezbet Erfan in Behnmo village was opened today. MP Ali Bader thanked Christians of the village for their contribution to establish the mosque. He assured that such attitude proves the unity of the Egyptians and the increasing tolerance among Muslims and Christians.

The Monastery of St. Paul in Bush, Beni Suef, commemorates the 40 days anniversary of the departure of monk Maximus of St. Pual next Friday. Monk Maximus has served the monastery as its deputy for many years since the 1980s.

Father Athanasius Fawzi and Father Arsanyos, Gabriel, priests of St. Mary church in Darb Abd, Beni Suef, participated in a new campaign to clean the streets of their city. Sheikhs and several officials also joined the initiative and encouraged hundreds to follow them.

His Eminence Bishop Thomas Adly, Catholic Bishop of Giza and Beni Suef and Fayoum, said that the opening of the Sisi President of the Mosque of Al-Fattah Al-Alim and the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ in the new administrative capital was such a great scene and a positive message to the whole world. He added that we always seek to change the bad picture of Egypt that Copts in Egypt are subjected to systematic persecution and displacement. We tell them that Copts and Muslims are subject to terrorist attacks like the attack of a mosque in Arish in which 300 people killed.

Security forces have taken extra security measures to secure churches at New Year’s Eve celebrations that lasts from 6 pm till midnight. A number of bomb experts also carried out a comprehensive scan of all churches and monasteries.

The Church of St. Mark in Beni Suef started the spiritual renaissance of the Nativity. The program includes daily masses and evening prayers followed by special sermons.

Bishop Ghobrial of Beni Suef, assured that his brother Bishop Yoannis of Assiut, broke his leg in car accident yesterday. He underwent a surgery at Hayat hospital in Cairo, and should be able to return to Assiut in few days.

His Eminence Bishop Gabriel Gabriel of Beni Suef ordained the very first full deacon in the diocese with the participation of many priests and a large number of the people of the Church. during the celebration of the holy mass, Bishop Gabriel promoted Amjad Alfi to the rank of Diaconism, to be the first full Diacon in the Parish.

His Eminence Bishop Gabriel Gabriel of Beni Suef ordained the very first full deacon in the diocese with the participation of many priests and a large number of the people of the Church. during the celebration of the holy mass, Bishop Gabriel promoted Amjad Alfi to the rank of Diaconism, to be the first full Diacon in the Parish.

His Grace Bishop Gabriel of Beni Suef ordained 3 new priests for the ministry in the diocese. The new priests are Abanoub Adel, Kirilos Nassim and Mark Francis.

Abba Gabriel, Bishop of Beni Suef and member of the secretarial committee of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that Pope Tawadros II has postponed the ordination of bishops for Minya and Manfalout. He added that Abba Markos will be ordained Bishop of Damietta, Abba Isaac for Tama, Father Markos Abnoudy will be ordained Bishop of New Valley. The four other general bishops that will be ordained are: Father Paul of Maharak monastery, Father Sawirus of St. Mina Monastery, Father Bishoy of St. Moussa monastery, Father Maximus of St. Moussa monastery.

His Eminence Bishop Gabriel of Beni Suef and member of the secretarial committee of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church said that 7 new bishops will be ordained by Pope Tawadros II next Saturday. He added that Abba Markos will be ordained Bishop of Damietta, Abba Isaac for Tama, Father Markos Abnoudy will be ordained Bishop of New Valley. The four other general bishops that will be ordained are: Father Paul of Maharak monastery, Father Sawirus of St. Mina Monastery, Father Bishoy of St. Moussa monastery, Father Maximus of St. Moussa monastery.

Father Armiah Abdu, priest of St. Mina Church in Beni Suef, said that Copts and Muslims of Ezbet Maurice village have accepted reconciliation. The meeting was attended by senior officials of Beni Suef governorate and Muslim and Christian clergy. A regular dispute between neighbors of the village had escalated into a sectarian strife and rumors about forced displacement for the Copts spread before this reconciliation meeting was held.

Abba Estifanous, Bishop of Beba and Fashn, said that the diocese will be celebrating the first anniversary of Father Samaan Shehata s martyrdom on October 11. Shehata was killed after he had been attacked by a man on Thursday in Cairo as he was on a visit to el-Salam city, Cairo.

A Coptic minor girl called Simon Mahrous, disappeared yesterday in Beni Suef in mysterious circumstances. The 17 year old Coptic girl went to school and never returned back. Police were reported and the matter is currently under investigation.

The Coptic Bishopric in Baba announced that the fire erupted at the church of St. Mary in Fashin, Beni Suef, was a minor fire that caused minor destruction. The fire was caused by the fall of wax on the icon, which led to the burning of the icon and the back wall.

Sources in the Coptic Orthodox Church said that Monks ordained by disgraced monk Yacoub of St. Makar monastery are not recognized and cannot be called monks. The Monasteries Committee of the Holy Synod had disgraced the monk Yacoub al-Maqari and returned him to the original name of Shenouda Wahba Atallah. However, he decided to challenge the decision and even ordained 10 monks at the unrecognized monastery of St. Karas.

Beni Suef diocese holds the 12th conference of University students and graduates at St. Mary monastery in Bayad from September 3rd to 5th. A number of bishops and priests deliver sermons to the attendees at the monastery including Abba Bemen, Bishop of Naqada, and Abba Ghobrial, Bishop of Beni Suef.

Father Isaiah Dimas, priest of St. Mark in Beni Suef, said that a number of Coptic youth distribute gift for Muslim children on Adha feast. The Muslims expressed their happiness at what they considered a nice gesture of love.

His Grace Bishop Gabriel of Beni Suef headed the prayers of the Holy Mass at the monastery of St. Mary in Bayad. The prayers were attended by about 50 thousand worshippers. Extra security measures were taken to secure the celebration by police.

Abba Gabriel, Bishop of Beni Suef, and Abba Stephanos, Bishop of Baba, Al-Fashn, and Simsta, congratulated Muslims on Adha feast.