Coptic church in Alexandria celebrated the anniversary of consecration of the first church of St. George. The prayers were headed by Abba Benyamin, Bishop of Menofya, in a church that was built 77 years ago in Ghit el-Enab village west of Alexandria.
American Judge "Genin Peru" said that countries of the world have to untie against terrorism after the bloody attacks in Paris. She added that all humans from all backgrounds should struggle against terrorism after more and more innocent people are killed.
Dr. Osama al-Qosi, the Islamic scholar, said that Al-Azhar scholars who work in the Saudi Arabia are behind the spread of Wahhabism and radical thought in Egypt.
Copts in Minya celebrated the opening of Prince Tadros church after it was renewed by the armed forces. The Church was burned at the hands of supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood following the dispersal of Rabaa Adawia and Nahda sit-ins.
Police in Qena were reported about the death of 4 people on their way to attend the celebrations of St. George in Qena.
European Union of Coptic Organizations demanded the World to unite against terrorism after the bloody attacks last Friday in Paris.
Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Latif, head of the Islamic and Coptic monuments sector, announced to study all offers to restore the monasteries of Wadi Natrun.
Abba Arsanius, Bishop of Minya, will inaugurate the church of Prince Tadros after being renewed by the armed forces.
Police in Minya arrested a farmer in Minya on charges of kidnapping Copts and stealing their houses and shops.
Coptic Orthodox Church at Rozikat, Luxor, celebrated St. George feast under extra security measures. The celebrations have stopped for 3 years because of security reasons.
Coptic Orthodox Church warned today in statement against collecting donations on behalf of the monasteries of Wadi Natrun for its reconstruction.
Parliament candidate John Talat, submitted a complaint against Islamists who distributed leaflets carrying his name and incite sectarianism in order to affect him badly in the parliamentary elections.
Naguib Sawiris, Coptic businessman, said that, the Russian plane incident would have negative impacts for the tourism industry which is now trying to withstand against terrorism.
General Union of Copts for the Home called the Egyptians to support tourism in Sharm el-Sheikh and all over Egypt.
Unidentified men destroy three acres of agricultural land owned by Copts in Galaa village, Samalout, Minya. Police were reported and the matter is currently under investigation.
Dr. Mohammed Abul Ghar, President of Egyptian Social Democratic Party, said that there are only 9 parties that got seats in the next parliament of 120 participated in the first phase of the elections.
The official page of the Salafis denounced the boycott of youth of the party to the election that resulted in the winning of Copts to the elections against Islamic candidates.
Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, invited the people to practice the spiritual exercise of acting wisely.
Coptic student groups in the university celebrate today the festival of the groups at Youth bishopric. The "Festival of Faith" was attended by Abba Moussa, Bishop of Youth, and Bishop Rafael, Secretary of the Holy Synod, as well as Abba Martiros, the general Bishop. The festival was also attended by several artists, writers and public figures.
Abba Cyril, Bishop of Nag Hamadi, decided to put the remains of Nag Hamadi martyrs who were killed at Christmas eve in 2010 in the church for blessing.
Dr. Yasser Al Borhamy , Vice-President of the Salafist call, said he is willing to cooperate with the Coptic businessman Naguib Sawiris, the founder of the Free Egyptians Party, if he adheres to the Constitution and the law.
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