Coptic Churches in Egypt is getting prepared for Christmas, which is celebrated on December 24-25 according to the Western Calendar, and on January 7th according to the Coptic calendar. Several officials are invited to the Christmas masses, and it is decided that president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi will attend the Christmas Mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ in the New Administrative Capital.

Bishop Pfnotious of Samalut inaugurated the Church of the Virgin Mary in Izbt Abdullah Al-Khawaja, Samalut, after its revocation. The church was rebuilt on an area of 800 meters after it was only 200 meters. A new icon holder was inaugurated and a new social club and football field were opened.

Bishop Karas of Pennsylvania ordained 14 new deacons at the church of the Virgin Mary and Martyr Philopatre in Conshohocken. 4 deacons were ordained in the basic rank of Ebsaltus (chanter) and 10 in the rank of Oghnostos, which is translated reader

In a press interview, Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, said that Coptic Church spent more than 43 million EGP on charity in Cairo during the last 10 months. He explained that 11 millions were spent on helping young poor girls to get married, 12 million on medication and 20 million on medical operations

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II said during his weekly sermon that women have great role in our Church. He gave example of St. Mary who was an entrance to our salvation and many other women whose role was critical in the church. He added that many women offered their souls as martyrs during the sucide bomb attack at the Church of St. Peter in Abassia and became our intercessors.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, said yesterday on the occasion of celebrating the 3rd anniversary of attacking the Church of St. Peter in Abassia that the martyrs have became our intercessors. He explained that they were killed during celebrating the holy mass and during the nativity fasting.

Anba Pachomius, Bishop of Behira and former Acting Patriarch, praised the role of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in developing the citizenship rights in Egypt. He thanked the president during the inauguration ceremony of the Virgin Mary Church and St. Poktor in Helmy Potros village assuring that the law of building churches was such a great move in equal citizenship.

Bishop Tadros of Port Said celebrated the Holy Mass at the church of St. Demiana in Utrecht. This came during his pastoral care visit to the Netherlands, where he was received by the priests and congregation of the church.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See said in his weekly sermon yesterday that the Coptic church has preserved Pharaonic Music in its melodies. He added that the heavenly life is full of praises and praises are full of music.

Unidentified people attacked Coptic house in Giza killing the wife Rina and seriously injuring the husband Amir. Their child survived the attack since she was in the nursery and Police are currently investigating the matter.

In a new interview with The Daily Beast, Coptic international actor Mena Massoud shared that he hasn t landed a single new audition in Hollywood since he starred in Disney s live action Aladdin. It is worth mentioning that Aladdin has made more than 1 billion dollars.

Bishop Abraam of Fayoum ordained 5 new priests from the monks for the ministry in the diocese for the monastery of Archangel Gabriel, Mount El-Nuqroun, and the Monastery of St. Makarios, in Wadi Al-Rayyan, and the Church of St. Mary and St. Ruiz in Bayada. This came during the monthly meeting with priests of the diocese.

3 people were killed under the collapsed wall of Abu Fana monastery in Mallawy and 4 people were injured. The collapsed wall was surrounding the archaeological church in the monastery, and the injured were moved to hospital for treatment and their conditions are stable.

HG Bishop Arsanyos of the New Valley Diocese ordained 35 new deacons at the church of St. Mina in Farafra oasis. The new deacons were ordained at the basic rank of ebsaltus which is translated chanter.

Bishop Markos of Shubra al-Khaimah, ordained 2 new priests for the ministry at the church of the Virgin and St. Paul in Kalma village, and the Church of the Virgin in Monira village. The new priests, father Tadrus Saleh and Bishoy Makin, headed to the monastery of St. Bishoy in Wadil Natroun to celebrate 40 days of spiritual retreat according to the Coptic rituals.

Coptic Studies Center holds a lecture at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina next Monday entitled "Coptic Literature as a Mirror for Daily Life in Egypt”. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Youhanna Nassim, a Coptic professor and researcher at the University of Defente in Australia.

Bishop Abraam of Fayoum ordained 12 new deacons at the church of St. Mina in Fayoum on the occasion of celebrating the feast of the saint. 20 other deacons were promoted to the rank f Oghnostos, which is translated reader.

St. Mark church in Manshiyya, Alexandria, held an exhibition for handmade industry in Egypt. Archbishop Sami Shehata inaugurated the exhibition on Monday, which included offers manufacturers and creators of hand-made industries in northern Egypt the chance to show their work, and offer a number of artistic shows to entertain the visitors.

Minya Governor Qassim Hussein said that the Antiquities of Tel Amarna was visited today by a tourist delegation from New Zealand, coming to learn about the history of ancient Pharaonic civilization. The governor affirmed that all state institutions are working hard for the success of the tourism system in the governorate and to return Minya to the world tourism map.

A parliamentary delegation from the Tourism Committee visited the Church of Our Lady in Mostorod, which is part of the Holy Family path in Egypt. The delegation was accompanied by Dr. Alaa Halim, governor of Cairo, and Father Abdul Massieh Bassiet, priest of the church. The Holy Family reached Mostorod and lived in a small cave for two months and drink form the well next to it. This cave and well are now part of the church blessed by the holy family.

Coptic church will start the Nativity Fast on November 26 for 43 days. The Nativity Fast is a period of abstinence and penance practiced by the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches, in preparation for the Nativity of Jesus.