His Eminence the late Bishop Athanasius (1923–2000), Metropolitan of Beni Suef was among the greatest pioneers of social development and ecumenical relations. He played a significant role in the growth and evolution of the service in Beni Suef, on the pastoral level as well as on the level of development. He came from a long line of priests; his family was known by the name Qassīs (i.e. priest). His uncle was the late Pope Macarius III (1944–1945), the 114th Patriarch of the Coptic Church. However, the family s connection to the priesthood goes back much further, with roots going back six generations to his paternal ancestor, Hegumen Abdelmasih, who was a priest in al-Mahalla who departed in the year 181 and was succeeded by his son, Hegumen Mikhail, who departed in 1840. In addition, Anba Athanasius elder brother was Hegumen Mikhail Bishara, a priest in the church St George in al-Mahalla al-Kubra, who was ordained on February 26, 1948 and departed on December 19, 1985.

His Grace Bishop Youannis (1923–1987), the late bishop of Gharbiyya, is considered one of the most important scholars and church historians of the twentieth century. His books continue to be seen as essential sources even though 29 years have passed since his departure on November 4, 1987. His birth certificate names him “Ramzy Azouz Germanos,” born on October 25, 1923 in the district of Shubra in Cairo, child of two devout parents. He grew up in the embrace of the Church of Archangel Michael in Toson, where he became a servant in 1942. He also served in the Church of St Antony in Shubra and the Church of St Demiana in Shubra. He joined Sunday School House in Rud al-Farag since its foundation in 1949. He obtained a Licenciate[1] in 1952 and worked as a history teacher at al-Malik al-Kamil High School in Mansura for three years, before his soul longed for the monastic life. In 1955, he approached the Syrian

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) invites parishes, nurseries, schools and families to participate in the event “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” on 18 October. The focus of the prayer campaign is worldwide unity and peace among the unique situation and suffering of the world.

Egypt s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi received on Sunday the head of the World Jewish Congress Ronald Lauder in Cairo in the presence of Abbas Kamel, head of General Intelligence. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said the meeting discussed peace in the Middle East, and that such meeting reflects Egypt s keenness on communicating with all parts of American society on boosting bilateral understanding of the current challenges faced by the region.

The Supreme Council of antiquities declared the completion of development works for the Philae temples area in Aswan. Dr. Mustafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, explained that the project is part of the council’s plan to develop museums and archaeological sites all over Egypt.

Nick (Naguib) Kaldas, the Egyptian Australian Police officer and former Deputy Commissioner of New South Wales Police joined the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission in business and government protection operations from cybercrime. He said that systems and networks are currently subject to increasing cyber attacks at extraordinary expanding rate, especially after the Coronavirus pandemic more than ever, with many employees working from their homes, which confirms the need for secure and reliable communications.

Bishop Arsany of the Netherlands visited yesterday the atelier of the Artist Adel Nassif in Alexander. The artist is currently working on icons of the Church of St. Verena in Bossum, the Netherlands. It is worth mentioning that Artist Adel Nassif has started working on Coptic icons in the Netherladns in 1987 till today.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II met today with a group of bishops to discuss some of the ideas put forward regarding the cooperation between Coptic media and how they can be coordinated in the form of a council or body to work together. The meeting was attended by His Eminence Bishop Paula of Tanta, Bishop Daniel of Maadi and Secretary of the Holy Synod, Abba Julius, General Bishop of the Churches of Old Cairo, and Reverend Poulos Halim, spokesperson for the Coptic Church.

Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Church Orthodoxy, said that Archbishop Pachomius is in good health and assured he is in Cairo for medical examination. He added that the former acting Patriarch will return to his diocese in couple of day

Pope Tawadros II and Coptic bishops offered their sincere condolences to Father Angelus, former secretary of the Pope, at the departure of his son Cyrilus, who died after suffering severe illness. The funeral was gel at St. Mark Church in Boston in the presence of His Eminence Anba Boutros, Bishop General, Anba David, Bishop of New York and New England, Anba Karas, Bishop of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia, and a number of priests

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II received Bishop Daniel of Maadi and Secretary of the Holy Synod, and Anba Julius, General Bishop of the Churches Sector of Old Cairo and Supervisor of the Bishopric of Services. Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that several issues were discussed during the meeting, including the proposals submitted by some of the churchs bishops regarding the date of the next meeting of the Holy Synod, the preparation of episcopal ordinances, in addition to several other issues related to service arrangements in the coming period

Coptic Church celebrated on Friday the departure anniversary of Archdeacon Habib Girgis who was recognized as saint in the church. Archdeacon Habib Girgis was born in 1876 and died in 21 August 1951. He was a modern-day dean of the Catechetical School of Alexandria. He was the very first student for the modern-day Theological School, and was thus appointed to succeed his predecessor, Youssef Bey Mankarious, in the year 1918, as the second dean of the renewed center of theology.

A high-ranking delegation from the Russian embassy visited the Coptic Studies Institute at St. Mark s Cathedral in Abbasia. The visitors were received by Dr. Ishaq Ibrahim Ajban, Dean of the Institute, where the members of the delegation inspected the new advanced library, the acoustics studio in the Coptic melodies and music department, the meeting room and conference room, the computer center, and a number of other projects.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, delivered a sermon during celebrating the Sunday Mass which was aired at the Coptic and public Egyptian channels. He talked about fasting of the Virgin Mary and how to be prepared for the New Coptic year, which is celebrated next month.

Ambassador Nabila Makram Abdul Shahid, the Minister of State for Immigration and Egyptians Abroad Affairs, stated that it was agreed with Eng. Ashraf Doss to provide job opportunities for a number of Egyptians returning from abroad, in the projects of the commercial and logistical zone in Gharbia Governorate, Downtown Delta, within the framework of ‘Welcome Home’ initiative. Ambassador Nabila Makram, Minister of Immigration, said in her speech during a press conference in Gharbia Governorate that the challenges of the Corona pandemic had major economic impacts on many countries, and Egypt was able to overcome this period with great success, and aims to support its people by all means.

Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, received this morning, Tamav Basiliya, head of the monastery of the Virgin Mary in Zewaila and Nobaria.

His Eminence Bishop Pfnottius of Samalout ordained 3 new deacons for the ministry in the Diocese. Deacons Milad Rizkallah, Hanna Munir, and Samuel Samir were ordained at the Cathedral of Savior of the World in Samalou

The American President Donald Trump described the Peace Agreement signed today between UAE and Israel as Huge breakthrough. He added Historic Peace Agreement between our two GREAT friends, Israel and the United Arab Emirates! The new agreement of normalization includes having bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefits.

Pope Tawadros II received at the papal headquarters a delegation from the Information and Decision Support Center of the Council of Ministers to discuss methods of cooperation. Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said during the meeting that the delegation consisted of Sameh Selim, Head of the Data Resources Sector at the Center, and Fayez Rizkallah, a regional official in North and Central Upper Egypt.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, visited today the Center for Communication and Skills Development at the Bishopric of Public and Social Services at the Cathedral of St. Mark in Abbasia. Father Poulos Halim, spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that Pope Tawadros was revived by His Eminence Bishop Julius, the general bishop of the churches of Old Cairo sector and the supervisor of the bishopric and a group of children in the center.

Dr. Mamdouh Ghorab, the governor of Sharqia, told Copts United that he is optimistic about the numbers of voters in the Governorate at the Senate elections, especially in the villages where many people are keen to cast their votes. He added that the state is taking extraordinary measures to organize and secure the voting process.