In a video message recorded in French, His Holiness the Cardinal Christoph Schönbrunn, Archbishop of Austria, expressed solidarity with the Lebanese people after the grand explosion in Beirut that killed more than 150 and injured 5000. He assured the deep relations with Christian churches in Lebanon and praised all efforts to provide assistance to the victims.

His Holiness Cardinal Christoph Schonbrunn, Archbishop of Austria, said that the procedures of closing churches were necessary in order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. It is worth mentioning that churches in Austria have reopened this month, while maintaining the wearing of masks and social distancing measures.

Abdel Rahman Mahran, head of the Egyptian club in Vienna, inspected the safety of the Egyptians in Vienna and said they are safe. He added that the club is ready to offer help to them, especially the elderly.

The Austrian Catholic Church headed by Cardinal Christoph Schönbern announced it is offering emergency assistance to the poor. This comes to face the consequences of Coronavirus. He added that the money would be disbursed immediately through the international charity Caritas as soon as possible.

The Austrian Catholic Church headed by Cardinal Christophe Schonburn said that the memory of the 21 Coptic martyrs who were killed by ISIS terrorists in Libya five years ago will remain in all souls. This came on the occasion of the commemoration of the memory of the martyrs on February 16. The Austrian Church praised the construction of a Coptic church in Al-Awar village, the home town of the majority of the martyrs. An exhibition with new documents on the history of the Coptic martyrs will be opened on February 15. The church will display panels and audio-visual contributions will be presented in Arabic, English and French languages.

The Austrian Islamic Council congratulated His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and the Coptic congregation on the occasion of the glorious Epiphany. Bahgat Ebidy, member of the council, said that the council extends its sincere congratulations to the brothers in the homeland and wishes them best regards, and for the homeland peace and prosperity.

Copts in Austria expressed their deep condolences for the death of Tasony Angel, wife of Father Bishoy Kamel. They said that her life was full service and preaching and offered their condolences to her family, including Abba Demetrios, Bishop of Mallawi, and the rest of the priests and monks in her family.

Bishop Paula of Tanta celebrated today the Holy Mass at the Church of the Virgin of Olives in the Austrian capital Vienna. A number of Austrian Copts attended the mass, where the Bishop is currently visiting Vienna to accompany Pope Tawadros II s delegation.

Austrian police took extra security measures after a terror warning near a police station in lower Austria. Sources said that warnings of a bomb were reported and immediately police reacted and searched the nearby buildings, but nothing was found.

The Austrian Catholic Church and the churches of various Christian denominations in Austria are witnessing a large ecumenical activity during September. For its part, the World Council of Churches in Austria is organizing a symposium entitled "Salt of the Earth" on 11 September.

The Austrian Church celebrates the feast of the ascension of the Virgin Mary next Thursday through a special European tradition of special convoys roaming the Danube. The feast of the Virgin Mary is the most important occasion in the Catholic Church and is celebrated on August 15th of each year where thousands visit the monasteries and churches of St. Mary in Austria.

The Church of St. Rotonda in the center of Vienna was attacked by a terrorist who set it on fire. Church said that unknown people had set fire on the church, but a tourist saw them and extinguished the fire with the holy water.

In an incident that may threaten the situation of refugees in Austria, an Iraqi refugee was involved in the burning of 4 government buildings in Graz, Austria s second-largest city. Security sources said four deliberate attacks were carried out respectively against government buildings in the city of Graz.The fire broke out in the municipal buildings, the local court and the environment building, and a fourth attempt was made at the main train station, the sources said.

Medhat Ebiei, head of the International Federation of Egyptian Citizens, condemned the terrorist attack near the Egyptian Museum in Cairo adding that such heinous attacks wouldn t hinder development and achievement in Egypt. Security sources had reported that an explosion targeted a tourist bus at the Grand Egyptian Museum, near the pyramids in Giza.

The Catholic Armenian Church assigned a new bishop in Austria. Bishop Tiran Betrosian was chosen by Patriarch Karkain in Armenia to minister in Middle Europe and Scandinavian countries. He is going to be enthroned next Sunday at the third neighborhood in Vienna.

In solidarity with victims of black terror and attacks on churches In Sri Lanka, the Austrian Cabinet decided at its meeting to provide emergency assistance to the victims of the church attack on the Easter holiday in Sri Lanka from the account of the Foreign Disaster Fund. Austrian Foreign Minister said other aid would be given to Mozambique because of the severe cyclone, where 1.8 million people already need urgent humanitarian assistance.

Austrian media published a report about a Coptic cleric combining service and Taxi driving. The Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung said the Deacon Kreme Hanna combines the work with dedication for the service which he conducts on Saturdays and Sundays.

Reflecting the broad European interest in this crime, Vienna metro stations broadcasted a part of the funeral of Coptic martyrs who were killed in a terrorist attack at the monastery of Abba Samuel in Minya. The Austrian media described the incident as a new terrorist attack targeting Copts in Egypt as part of repeated attacks against innocent worshipers who visited the monastery.

Ibrahim Ayyad, the chanter of the Great Cathedral of St. Mark, visited the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Austria, and sermonized about the Coptic rituals and melodies. The Monastery of the Holy Cross holds a piece of the real cross upon which Jesus Christ was crucified.

Under the Patronage of His Holiness Cardinal Christoph Schönbrunn, the Austrian Church concluded its annual festival for the care of children and young people, which brought happiness and joy for the participants. The festival was held on October 12 and 13 with the participation of 150 ministers from all over Austria.

The World Council of Churches in Austria celebrated its 60th anniversary on Wednesday In the Lutheran city church in central Vienna. In its statement, head of the council wished for better future for the council and its members stressing the importance of joint commitment to peace and justice and the dissemination of moral values.