Amid tight security measures, Copts of South Sinai celebrated Maundy Thursday according to Rev. Ihab Samir, pastor of the Evangelical church in Sharm El-Sheikh. It is worth mentioning that Copts in Sinai have been targeted by terrorist groups and were forcibly displaced from their homes after a number of Copts were killed.

Fatwa issued by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Qassim al-Ghamidi, director of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Mecca, that the veil is dedicated for the wives of Prophet Muhammad, sparked great controversy. He added that verses of Koran, which are related to the veil, came basically to the wives of the Prophet. Al-Ghamidi explained that mixing is allowed between the sexes in Islam according to the Sharia and the nature of people.

A group of scientists interested in the study of the Holy Shroud prepared a three-dimensional statue, which shows the body of Jesus Christ in details. Professor Julio Fanti said that we now have the true picture of Christ who was very beautiful with strong body. He was about 5.5 feet tall and his body was full of wounds that may exceed 600.

Youssef Ahmed Ismail, 9 year old child, donated his savings of 3345 LE for the Long Live Egypt Fund. He explained that he does this in support of the comprehensive operation to fight terrorists in Sinai.

The Coptic Orthodox Church is preparing for Easter celebrations, which will take place next Sunday at the Cathedral of St. Marks in Abbasiya. Pope Tawadros II has inspected the restoration and renovation works at the Cathedral where more than 1000 officials are expected to attend the Holy Mass to congratulate the Copts on the feast.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, said that the Coptic Church believes that the president of Egypt is a heavenly choice. Pope added that he wishes that all institutions are disciplined like the armed forces.

The last minutes of the presidential elections witnessed the celebration of Egyptian pride and groom of their wedding at the electoral headquarter. Their family and friends entered with them to cast their vote and congratulate them on the wedding.

As the Christians around the world are celebrating the Holy Week next week, a Turkish company decided to celebrate this occasion by insulting the cross. Pictures of shoes with crosses on its insole. It is worth mentioning that another Turkish company had made underwire with picture of Jesus Christ which was considered an insult to Christian religious symbols.

Israeli authorities arrested dozens of participants of Palm Sunday who visited the old town to celebrate the holy occasion. According to Al-Arabiya website, the Latin Church of Jerusalem celebrated the Palm Sunday Holy Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem.

A Coptic woman called Mary Jamil survived slay attempt in Warraq, Cairo, after a fanatic called Mamdouh has dragged her in the street and attacked her with white weapon.

Hozan Merza, a Saudi lecturer at King Abdulaziz University started an initiative in Saudi Arabia to encourage men to get married to four women. Men who get married to 3 women will be granted the fourth for free.

A number of displaced Coptic families have returned to their homes in Arish after the city restored its safety, said Bishop of North Sinai.

The Chamber of Tourism Companies Revealed 20% decrease in numbers of Copts who visited Jerusalem as Pilgrims this year comparing to the previous year. Sabri Yanni, member of the Chamber of Tourism Companies, said that such decrease comes with the bad economic conditions in Egypt as well as the bad political situation in Israel after the decision of Donald Trump to announce Jerusalem the Capital of Israel. It added in statement that the number of Coptic pilgrims is estimated at 4000-4500 and the cost varies from 26.000 LE to 40.000 LE, which is offered by 20 Egyptian companies.

Abba Bishoy, Bishop of Damietta, perfumed the remains of St. Sidhom Bishay at his cathedral in Damietta. St. Sidhom Bishay was killed over accusations of contempt of Islamic religion.

The Chamber of Tourism Companies Reveals Pilgrimage Prices for Copts who want to visit Jerusalem. It added in statement that prices varies from 26.000 LE to 40.000 LE, which is offered by 20 Egyptian companies.

Spokesman of the Egyptian presidency announced that Egyptian reserves of foreign currency reach US $ 42.5 Billion. This was announced today after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Prime Minister Sharif Ismail and Dr. Hala Minister of Planning.

Coptic Orthodox Church celebrated today the Baptism Sunday which is the 6th week of the Great Lent. Copts celebrate this feast by baptizing their children according to the Coptic ritual.

Abba Antonius, Bishop of Jerusalem, participated in a demonstration today after the crisis between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Ethiopian Church escalated. Monks of the Ethiopian Church put new doors at the monastery supported by the Israeli armed forces. The new doors were removed and the old doors were restored.

Abba Abraam, bishop of Fayoum, returned to his diocese after 8 months of spiritual retreat. The clergy, officials and congregation visited the bishop to welcome him and show him respect.

Dr. Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa, Minister of Awqaf, said that the ministry has a plan to spread moderate thought and to fight terrorism. He added in a press conference that Imams were trained at Nasser Military Academy to combat fourth generation wars, and how to provide a rational and enlightened discourse.

A Coptic lady disappeared in Assiut under mysterious circumstances. Mariam Makram, 19 year old woman, has disappeared after visiting the house of her family. She called her husband to tell him she will be at home in few minutes, but never returned back. Police were reported and the matter is currently under investigation.