Thousands of Copts in Dishna Diocese celebrated the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese and enthronement of His Eminence Bishop Takla. The celebrations included many shows by the various services and spiritual meetings and the priests assembly.

Father Youannis Adib, Coptic priest in the Red Sea governorate, visited a number of Muslim Clergy to celebrate the feast of Prophet Mohmed birthday with them. This came as a sign of unity with Muslims after the crisis of publishing offensive drawings for Islam in France.

His Eminence Bishop Arsanios of the New Valley and Oases, received the delegation of Al-Azhar University, which is visiting the governorate. The delegation was headed by Sheikh Dr. Saeed Amer, Assistant Secretary-General and Chairman of the Fatwa Committee of the Al-Azhar.

Archbishop Anthony of Jerusalem headed the Holy Mass celebrated today at the Virgin Mary Cathedral in Luxor. This comes during a pastoral care visit to the diocese that lasts for several days.

Bishop Bernaba of Turin and Rome ordained 4 deacons at the church of St. George in Catania located 800 km south of Rome. After celebrating the Divine Liturgy, HE met with the Archbishop of Catania, Monsignor Salvatore Christin

His Eminence Bishop Arsanyus of the Diocese of the New Valley, resumed his weekly general meeting in the Church of the Virgin Mary at the headquarters of the Archdiocese after 6 months of suspension due to the spread of Corona virus. He delivered a spiritual sermon entitled ‘You are the salt of the earth’ among the application of all precautionary measures.

His Eminence Bishop Ilarion of the Red Sea visited today Major General Amr Hanafi, Governor of the Red Sea, to exchanged talks about matters of concern to the people of the Red Sea and the efforts made by the governorate’s executive bodies to develop the governorate. During the meeting, Bishop Ilarion offered thanks and appreciation to the governor for his efforts in serving the Red Sea Governorate and his cooperation with the church in all events.

Bishop Takla of Dishna headed a delegation of priests to cast their votes in the Senate elections run-off. HE invited the people to practice their political rights to vote in the elections and choose their representatives.

Bishop Takla of Dishna perfumed the remains of St. Takla Haymanot the Abyssinian on the occasion of celebrating the feast of the saint. The celebration was attended by priests of Dishna diocese and some deacons.

St. George Church in Naqada organizes its annual spiritual renaissance celebrating the New Coptic year known as Nayrouz. The celebration also commemorates the 34th anniversary of opening the church and is held under the auspices of bishop Bemen of Naqada and Qus for 5 days. The Church announced that worshippers need to follow all precautionary measures.

Anba Sharobim, Bishop of Qena, called on the Copts to participate in the re-election of the Senate scheduled for the 8th and 9th of this month in a statement. He said that it is our duty to vote in the elections and it is considered a matter of honesty and patriotism.

Deputy Governor of Qena, Hazem Omar, visited Qena University Hospital to check on the condition of the injured in a a car accident. 24 people were moved to hospital, 16 of which left hospital after receiving treatment and the rest are still receiving treatment.

His Eminence Bishop Takla of Dishna celebrated today the feast of St. Takla of Ethiopia at the the Cathedrdal. During the celebration, he perfumed the remains of St. Takla of Ethiopia with the participation of several priests.

Bishop Bemen of Qus and Naqada warned against celebrating holidays without proper precautionary measures. He issued a statement to encourage the congregation to follow the instructions of Egyptian health ministry concerning precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Bishop Makar of Sharqia and the tenth of Ramadan city celebrated the feast of the transfiguration at the Church of St. George in Belbeis, amid precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the Corona virus. During the Holy Mass, Abba Makar inaugurated the new icons for the church.

A number of Coptic Churches invited people to cast their votes in Senate elections after bishops of different dioceses were keen to cast their votes today in the poll stations. Bishop Takla of Dishna was among the bishops who cast their votes and invited the congregation to practice their political right to choose new members of the Senat

Bishop Takla of Dishna and Pemen of Naqdah and Qus perfumed today the remains of St. Besentaous in his monastery in Asas wilderness. The body of the saint was discovered in 2018 in a cemetery that dates back to the 6th century.

Bishop Bernaba of Turin and Rome celebrated the feast of the martyrdom of St. Peter and Paul, the Apostles at St. Peter s Church the Apostle in the Vatican. Only 20 individuals were allowed to attend the Holy Mass due to the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Bishop Illarion of Hurghada perfumed the remains of Saints Mina and Moses in their church in Hurghada. This came during the celebration of establishing the church on their name, which was attended by fathers of the church without congregation due to the spread of Corona virus.

A number of Christian clergy delegations visited several officials to congratulate them on Eid al-Fitr. In the Egyptian governorate of the Red Sea, Bishop Ilarion of the Red Sea, headed a delegation to congratulate Major General Amr Hanafi, governor of the Red Sea, on the feast.

The Archbishop of Ermoupolis (Tanta) for the Greek Orthodox issued strict decision to prevent worshippers from visiting the churches and close its doors due to the Corona virus. The decision of Greek Orthodox Church came to prevent the spread of the virus, and was replaced by online broadcasting.