As the Coptic Church was working on a heavy spiritual schedule during the fast of the St. Mary, it received news that made their hearts heavy as well. News about a murderer monk was assured and fears of the Coptic congregation that murderer of the bishop will be found among the monks of St. Makar monastery became a reality. The crime came at a very critical time, which is one of the most reverend fasts in the Coptic Church; the fast of St. Mary. At the same time, a dispute comes about a group called protectors of the faith led by Abba Aghathon, Bishop of Maghagha, that don t like decisions of the Pope especially related to unity between Catholic and Orthodox churches. I think Pope Tawadros II is getting one of his hardest times and we should pray that God may support him in that time to be given heavenly wisdom and grace.

If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all. This is how Jesus Christ told His disciples to do and to refrain from pride. Bishop Takla, in his article The Last of All assured us that humility is one of the important virtues of our lives and our omnipresence. Such humility was said by Abba Moussa the Black to be the best of all virtues just like pride is the worst evil.

Marina Makram Abdul Malik is a 15-year-old female carpenter who has mastered her profession that she inherited from her father who used to encourage her. Despite her excellence in her school, she decided to follow the bath of her father and to enter a technical school to pursue her career hoping she will be able to study fine art. Marina didn t listen to the jokes of her colleagues who were surprised to see her working at the carpentry profession and even designing furniture. She was able to make great pieces of furniture supported by her family. She is indeed a bold girl and a creative artist that we should be proud of.

After the clash between Saudi Arabia and Canada about the human right situation in Saudi Arabia, no one of the human rights advocates in Egypt was able to raise his voice against violation of human rights in Saudi Arabia. There is no doubt that human rights now a days became a business more than a principle. With one party system or with tyrant regime you can t practice or talk about human rights.

Copts sadly received the news about the killing of Bishop Epiphanius, head of St. Makar monastery. It was even harder for them to know that he was killed in front of his cell in his monastery. People were terrified that investigations may lead that a monk is the murderer. Houses of worship are indeed holy places that should be full of love and peace, but the fact is that they are like hospitals that are full of patinas and even the doctors can get sick.

The mysterious death for the chief of Abo Makar Monastery “Bishop Epiphanius” is lead a lot of us ask many question to God not only that but also may be doubt him at this moment. While a lot of doubts come to my mind and to my heart about why did god allow that to happen? Especially to a person devoted all his life to serve and worship God.

The family is the main influencer in the personality as it is responsible for spiritual, mental and emotional education of the young people. HG Bishop Moussa, Bishop of Youth, talked in his article Family and the formation of personality about the impact of the family in its members in several aspects. First: the family, especially the mother, has great impact on her children who learn the meaning of prayers and saints by the parents unlike those who teach the children about cursing, anger and oblivion.

The Mastoura Loan project provides microfinancing to Egyptian women and also provides them with more opportunities for economic empowerment, as well as a greater capacity to create income sources to raise their families standard of living, and to enable them to contribute more effectively to society. Minister of Social Solidarity Ghada Waly announced that Nasser Bank has financed more than 70 projects for women in Halaib and Shalatin with a value of one and a half million pounds after the procedures were simplified and women were able to get the loan with their national identification cards. Greetings to the Minister and to her project and to the Social Nasser Bank for further progress, projects and support for the Egyptian people.

Abba Epiphanius, Bishop of St. Makar monastery, was killed inside his monastery in his way to pray the morning praises. He received a treacherous hit that killed him and broke his skull. The body was taken to Damanhour General Hospital to investigate the cause of the death. Indeed, the man who doesn t deserve to die was killed by those who don t deserve to live. I wonder who could kill such a good old man!

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. (2Timothy 3:12) The martyrdom of Bishop Epiphanious inside his monastery in the midst of the monks. What s concerning me about the story is that he was going out from his cell and going to the midnight praises. The monks were surprised because he was late and that was not the usual. When they got worried, the went to make sure everything was ok and they found him outside his cell going to the midnight praises but he was martyred before getting there.

Every day and everywhere you can hear or read this sentence” I want to be rich”. Many times I try to go with the flow and say to myself the same like others “I wish to be rich as well”, however, I tried to think about this word lately and contemplate little bit. The definition of rich is vary and not determined in any encyclopedia, even the UN didn’t come with a definition of what does it mean to be rich.

The intercession of the angels and their friendship to the human race and their help to mankind is an orthodox doctrine rooted in the Coptic Church. Father John Naseef, the priest of the Church of Our Lady of Chicago, in his article Intercession of the Angels , tells us about some of Origen s quotations about the intercession of the angels.

They love their homeland and have a great sense of nationality even though they don t listen to the national anthem on daily basis as Egypt s Minister of Health sees a recipe for nationality! I am talking about a group of Egyptians who traveled to Russia to enjoy the world football cup. Yet, they had a special way of cheering which is by wearing Pharaonic costumes and stand for 6 hours daily to take photos with football fans from around the world and to give them souvenirs.

Perhaps, as President al-Sisi said yesterday at a graduation ceremony for students of military colleges that the war on Egypt comes from inside. There are people who want to topple this country and those have launched 21 thousand rumors in three months. Such a number in a country that is working on economic reform and democracy as well as strong state institutions may have negative effect. We are well aware that the Muslim Brotherhood are the main beneficiary of that evil action since they seek destruction of Egypt.

On July 23, 1952, a number of Egyptian army officers who called themselves the Free Officers, overthrew the regime founded by Muhammad Ali al-Kabir that ruled Egypt since 1805. Mohammed Ali was a member of the Albanian army and worked as an officer under the Ottoman caliphate and succeeded in reaching the rule of Egypt. He established the modern state of Egypt. Mohammed Ali knew how to choose his regardless of religion or origin. Under his ruling, Copts and Armenians reached the highest positions based on their efficiency.

The Last visit for president Sisi to Sudan was remarkable and we should stop and analysis this visit especially that the relationship between Egypt and Sudan wasnt the best in the last years. There is no doubt that Sudan is very important to Egypt and the vice versa, Egypt is very important to Sudan in many ways. Egypt and Sudan share many national issues like water, security, terrorism and illegal immigration.

The Holy Bible says: Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. The Hands of the lord has saved us after we were exiled from the paradise of joy. His hands save us from despair and corruption to make our existence meaningful and give value to our life. Moreover, his Hands protect and lead us into salvation. His powerful Hands support us and heal our sicknesses and injuries. His Hands keep us up and never go astray. We are made his children in the baptism and he feeds us his flesh and blood. He takes our hands to teach us how to minister as we should and to save what has been perished. He will also not reject the works of his hands, for he is good and merciful, and his mercies endure forever.

His care for the poor and the needy were beyond the limit. He suffered too much and kept very few for himself. He is Bishop Abraam of Fayoum, the friend of the poor. HG Bishop Bishoy of Kafr El-Sheikh said in his article The immortal life of Bishop Abram explained the suffering of the saint because of his love of the poor and the needy.

We hear in the Middle East many accusations to women that they are created from a crooked rib and if we want to fix it, it will be broken! In the Holy Bible, it is mentioned that Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. )Genesis 1:31(. She was made perfect human being and was brought to Adam. Other people claim that Christianity also commands men to rule over women. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church. (Ephesians 5: 23) Yet, they ignore the rest of the chapter where St. Paul talks about love Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her (Ephesians 5: 25) it si a matter of love and sacrifice and not ruling over.