Abdul Hamid Haggan, governor of Qena, visited the monastery of ST. George in Hager Mahrousa in Qena, to congratulate the Copts on St. George fest. He praised the unity among Muslims and Christians in Qena and denounced sectarian strife that divide the nation and prevent its security and stability.

Qena Diocese denied rumors about canceling the celebrations of St. George monastery because of bad weather. Father Amonious Fares, deputy of the diocese, said that the celebration will continue till Wednesday unless it receives official request to stop the celebrations.

Copts in Qus celebrated enthronement anniversary of Abba Bemen, Bishop of Qus and Naqada. The celebration included several songs and speeches about achievements of the bishop.

Delegation of Franciscan nuns visited Governor of Qena to congratulate him on Eid al-Adha wishing him a blessed feast.

Church spokesman refused to comment on calls of Copts to demonstrate in front of the White House in America.

Abba Sharobim, Bishop of Qena, held Ramadan breakfast banquet for officials of the governorate and Coptic businessmen.

Police in Qena gave a temporary permission to the church of ST. Mary in Rahmania village, Dishna Diocese, to pray after it was closed since 1990. It’s worth mentioning that the church was built in 1930, but police closed it in 1990 claiming it has no permission.

Abba Bemen, Bishop of Qena, perfumed yesterday the remains of St. George Mozahem. This came at the feast of the saint at Olikat village in Southern Qena.

Bishopric of Nakada in Qena governorate celebrated the silver Jubilee of the ordination of bishop Beemen at the church of St. Demiana in the presence of four bishops and thousands of the congregation.

Abba Takla, bishop of Deshna, returned to Egypt after a pastoral care visit to the United States of America for 24 days.

His Eminence Abba Takla, Bishop of Qena traveled from Tennessee to New Jersey after spending 12 days in Tennessee in pastoral care visit.

Copts in Tennessee welcomed abba Takla, member of the Holy Synod, who visited the diocese in a pastoral care visit.

Copts in Kara village, Minya, had to pray and hold their spiritual meetings inside a huge tent since the Church of the village is ramshackle.

Coptic woman called Noura G. disappeared in Luxor since last Wednesday in mysterious circumstances. Her husband reported his wife missing and the matter is currently under investigation.

Coptic Orthodox Church in Qena announced to prevent people with indecent clothing from entering the church during wedding ceremonies. The decision will be applied from May 1st.

Abba Abraam medical service in Qena has organized medical convoys to the villages of Abu Manna in Qena for a medical examination on the children of the Sunday school and the people of the two villages.

The official spokesman for Dishna Diocese announced the launch of new TV channel for the diocese. He added that the official launch will be at the enthronement anniversary of Abba Takla, bishop of Dishna.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, inaugurated on Friday St. Stephen Cathedral in Qena.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, arrived today to Qena Bishopric.

Security services in Qena arrested a gang specialized in kidnapping Copts in Qena. The gang planned to kidnap another Coptic merchant on Christmas eve for huge ransom. The gang was arrested with weapons in their possession. The matter is currently under investigation.

Fam Berty, father of the kidnapped Coptic child Antonious, reported police about the disappearance of his child. On his way to school with his friends, the child was kidnapped by a car. The matter is currently under investigation.