Coptic Churches celebrated the martyrdom anniversary of St. Agapeus the Soldier and his sister Tekle. They both lived under the reign of Emperor Julian and were killed for their Christian faith.

Father Poulos Halim, Spokesman of the Coptic Church, said there are two types of monasticism: devotional and servant. The devotional is related to worship and staying away from social relationships, but the service requires meeting with the served people. He added in his interview with Bawaba News that the essence of monasticism is virginity, obedience, and poverty.

Abba Moussa, Bishop of Youth, met with Monk Ental Antonios at St. Paul s Coptic Monastery in Budapest. This came during the Bishop s pastoral care visit to Hungary.

The Egyptian Orthodox Church celebrated the monthly commemoration of Our Lady today. The Coptic Chruch celebrates a special day for the Virgin Mary on 21 of the Coptic month, in which the Virgin in praised and honored.

The joy team of the Virgin Mary Church in Warraq organized entertainment shows for the children receiving treatment at the church. The shows were attended by families of the children as well who expressed their happiness to see their suffering children happy.

The Church of St. Anthony in Minsafis village, Minya, has organized a medical convoy for Muslims and Christinas of the village. The doctors checked on 200 patients in different specialties and gave them the medicine for free.

The Egyptian Orthodox Church announced that Bishop Moussa of Youth arrived in Budapest, Hungary, in a pastoral care visit. His Grace was received by Bishop Giovanni of Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Czech Republic, and Father Youssef Khalil, priest of St. Mark s Church in Hungary.

Maadi counseling institute of the Coptic Orthodox Church announced it will launch a new course for engaged couples next September. The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church had decided that such courses are mandatory for those who want to get married in the church.

Major General Qassim Hussein, Governor of Minya, said that the 44 villages of the governorate have been targeted by a variety of art activities to promote love and tolerance among citizens. The activities this time targeted Karm village and included cleaning and paining and medical treatment in addition to sports and art activities.

Bishop Moussa of Youth celebrated the Holy Mass at St. George s Church in Stuttgart, Germany. A large number of congregation and deacons has attended the holy Mass.

Stakeo Nsing Easono Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to Cairo visited His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, at the Papal headquarters in Cairo. The visit came at the end of tenure of Easono as ambassador to Cairo.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark See, congratulated the congregation of the Church On the occasion of the feast of Our Lady. Pope said that we hail and love the Virgin Mary as she said From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me holy is his name.

Bishop Karas of Pennsylvania led the final celebration of keraza festival at the church of St. Mary in Maryland. 1400 participants from 14 churches and their ministers participated in the celebration and trophies were distributed to the winners and souvenirs to all participants.

Minya diocese announced that it has 50 villages that lack churches and her congregation has to travel or walk for several kilometers, which causes accidents like what happened to the child Kirilos Youssef. Minya Diocese mourned the 4 year old child who was killed while traveling to attend church at the nearest village.

Coptic Orthodox Church concludes the fasting of the Virgin Mary tomorrow. Churches and monasteries carrying the name of the Virgin Mary celebrate several celebrations attended by millions of visitors from all over Egypt.

Bishop Makar of Sharqia heads enthronement celebrations of Bishop Polous of Eastern Canada. Bishop Polous was ordained 2 months ago before he received training in Egypt about managing a diocese.

Bishop Bernaba of Rome celebrated the Holy Mass at the fasting of the virgin at St. Athanasius Church in Rome. The prayers were attended by many people of the Coptic congregation in Rome.

Tima diocese launched a campaign to teach Coptic people about words are still used of their original language. The campaign entitled 90 Days Coptic Words and shows the originality of the Coptic Church.

Under the patronage of HG Bishop Makarios of Minya and Abu Qurqas, the church of S.t Mary in Assem Village held a carnival of the Virgin for children. The Carnival entitled Theotocos was held on the occasion of fasting of the Virgin and was attended by 425 children

The Catholic Church in Luxor organizes a conference for the youth from August 26 to 29th in Hurghada. The conference will be held under the slogan "the opposite direction" under the auspices of Abba Emmanuel Ayyad, Bishop of Tiba.

Major General Qassim Hussein, Governor of Minya, received a delegation of Bishops of Minya that came to congratulate him on Eid all-Adha. The governor said that the Egyptian people are able to overcome all obstacles and evil plans that target their unity.