Remains of St. Philopatir Markorius were perfumed today on his feast at Archangel Michael Church in Madamoud village in Luxor. This came during the spiritual renaissance held at the church under auspices of Bishop Youssab of Esna.

The Monastery of the Virgin Mary in El-Jandala in Assiut started its annual celebrations that end on June 28th.

HG Bishop Tadros of Port Said returned to Egypt after he concluded his pastoral care visit to the United States of America. He was received at the air port by a number of priests and congregation of the diocese.

Bishop Isaac of Tima presided over the spiritual renaissance celebration of Father Yassa Mikhail after he moved the relics of the Saint to the new shrine under the Cathedral. It is worth mentioning that the holy saint Yassa Mikhail, the priest of the Church of St. Shenouda in the village of Kom Gharib, departed on June 10, 1962 and performed many miracles in the name of God. The celebrations last until June 10th, the day of the departure of the saint.

Bishop Bakhoum of Sohag, and Bishop Barnabas of Turin and Rome, ordained new deacons at the Church of St. George in Rome. This came during their visit to the church and celebrating the Holy Mass in Rome.

Bishop Beyman of Qus and Naqada received the team of 1000 Orthodox teachers project entitled Renew our days . The meeting came to plan for the second phase of the project.

Bishop Isaac of Tima moved the relics of Saint Yassa Michael to the new shrine under the Cathedral. It is worth mentioning that the holy saint Yassa Mikhail, the priest of the Church of St. Shenouda in the village of Kom Gharib, departed on June 10, 1962 and performed many miracles in the name of God.

Bishop Isaac of Tima opened Habib Medical Center in the village of Hama at the church of St. John the beloved in the village. The Center provides medical services for all patients with a symbolic fee.

The Coptic immigrants of America from Dishna Diocese celebrated the 28 anniversary of Bishop Takla s orientation. This came during his pastoal care visit to America where he celebrated the Holy Liturgy and baptized a number of children.

Bishop Tardos of Port Said celebrated the Holy Mass at St. Mark Church in Michigan, in the northeastern United States of America. This came during his Pastoral Care visit to the state of Michgan.

His Holiness Bishop Sharobim of Qena headed the funeral prayers for his brother at St. Mark Church in Qena. The funeral was attended by many clergy and people of the diocese.

Bishop Yuacim of Isna celebrated the martyrdom feast of St. Dolagi and her 4 children in her church Luxor. During the celebration, he perfumed the remains of the saints, and the congregation was blessed by the holy remains.

Bishop Takla of Dishna ordained new deacons at the Church of the Virgin and St. Paul in New Jersey. This came as part of the pastoral care visit of His Grace to the United States of America in May.

Bishops of Rome and Minya meet with a number of leaders of the Vatican in the framework of the friendship and love day. This came after they presided over the Holy Mass at the church of St. George in Rome.

His Grace Bishop Takla of Dishna presided over the Divine Liturgy of the Martyrdom feast of St. Mark at the Papal Headquarters of in New Jersey. Bishop Takla is currently in a pastoral care visit in America and will return back to Egypt by the end of this month.

His Grace Bishop Wisa of Baliana arrived yesterday at New York international airport accompanied by Father Poulos Atedf and was received at the airport by Father Stephen Bishara and a number of Coptic residents in America.

Abba Markos, Archbishop of Shubra al-Khaimah, inaugurated today the alter of the church of St. Anthony in Basos. During the Holy Mass, 68 deacons were ordained in the rank of Ebsaltus (chanter) and 52 were promoted to the rank of Oghnostos (reader).

His Grace Bishop Sharaubim of Qena ordained dozens of deacons at the basic rank of Ebsaluts (translated chanter) at the church of St. Demiana in Qena. This came during celebrating the Holy Mass at the church after he had ordained a number of deacons at St. Mary church in Taramsa village last week.

St. George in Dishna held a Seminar on the Constitutional Amendments and its importance in the presence of Dr. Khaled Flip, Secretary of citizenship in the province, and a number of senior officials and clergy. The seminar assured the importance of participation in the referendum.

His Holiness Bishop Barnabas of Turin and Rome met with Catholic Bishop of Frascati in Italy. After the meeting, he attended the Holy Liturgy at the Church of the Archangel Michael in Frascati 30 km south-west of Rome.

His Grace Bishop Joaquim of Isna and Armant presided over the Holy Mass of the Feast of the Good Annunciation at st. George Church in West Luxor. The construction of the first phase of the Church was completed after the permits were issued by the governor of Luxor.