As part of the precautionary and preventive measures taken by the Coptic Church to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Beni Suef churches decided they won’t receive Christmas Well-Wishers on January 7th. Statement of the diocese said that messages and phone calls are welcomed, but physical visits are not allowed in all churches and monasteries.

The Catholic Church celebrated Christmas today according to the western calendar. Strict precautionary measures were taken during the celebration to prevent the spread of Corona virus.

A Coptic family appealed to the security services in Naga Hammadi to return their daughter who disappeared with her little boy last Wednesday. Police were reported about the disappearance of Martina Z. , 33 years old, and her two year old daughter after she took her to the doctor.

Within the framework of the precautionary and preventive measures taken by the diocese Beni Suef to prevent the spread of Corona Virus, Beni Suef Diocese cancels Holy Mass on New Year Eve. Statement of the diocese said that the prayers will be limited to the midnight praise with all precautionary and preventive measures and wearing masks.

The monasteries of the great saint Anba Antonius in Beni Suef issued a statement in which announced they will not receive any visitors including officials or congregation on the christmas as part of the precautionary and preventive measures taken by the Egyptian state to confront the new Corona virus epidemic. Father Fam, deputy of the monastery said that such decisions come in the interest of the safety of everyone and following the instructions of the social distancing policy.

Dr. Muhammad Hani Ghoneim, Governor of Beni Suef, held a meeting with senior officials in the govern orate and representatives of companies working in the field of tourism> During the meeting, they discussed ways to promote tourism in the governroate related to the blessed visit of the Holy Family to its land.

Bishop Stephanos of Bebe, Al Fashn and Samasta said that Holy Masses will continue to be held with precautionary and preventive measures to prevent the spread of Corona virus. He added that the Praises of the Holy Month of Koik will be held with minimum attendance while maintaining social distancing.

HG Bishop Gabriel of Beni Suef mourned the departure of Sister Esther in the Monastery of the Daughters of Mary of the Diocese of Beni Suef. Tasoni Esther departed yesterday after a great service that extended to me About 50 years in many places within the Diocese of Beni Suef.

Tasoni Irene from the consecrations of the Monastery of the Daughters of Maryam in Beni Suef died today after many years of services for the church. Her funeral was headed by Bishop Gobrial of Beni Suef and a limited number of clergy and her family due to COVID-19.

Bishop Begoul, Head of the Monastery of the Virgin in Muharraq in Assiut, ordained a new monk and ordained 3 monks as priests. The ordination ceremony was held with the participation of HG Bishop Youannis of Assiut, Bishop Gabriel of Beni Suef, Bishop Stephen of Beba and Al Fashn and Samasta, Bishop Karas of Al Mahalla Al Kubra, Bishop Michael of Al Hadaek District, and Bishop Theophilus of Manfalut.

Dr. Nihal Balbaa, Deputy Governor of Beheira, recieved a delegation from the UNESCO and Antiquities Authority in the Monastery of Anba Maqar in Wadi El-Natrun, to discuss ways support for Egypt s file with UNESCO and revive the path of the Holy Family s journey in Wadi El-Natroun. The meeting was attended by Kamel Ghattas, head of Wadi al-Natrun center and city, and Assamah Talaat, head of the antiquities sector and tourism administration in the governorate. During the meeting, they reviewed the measures taken by the governorate to develop the city of Wadi al-Natrun and the path of the Holy Family.

His Eminence Bishop Gabriel of Beni Suef invited the Copts to participate in the upcoming Parliamentary elections that will take place on October 24-25. The Bishop of Beni Suef assured that the Church stands at the same distance from all the candidates and it doesn’t favor any of them, but calls the people to participate and choose the best candidates.

Bishop Ghobrial of Beni Suef called the congregation to participate in the parliamentary elections held on October 24 and 26. He explained that the church doesn’t favor any candidates and the most important thing is to vote.

Under the patronage of His Eminence Bishop Stephen, Bishop of Baba, the Church of St. Julius Al-Aqfahsi is celebrating the martyrdom of Father Samaan Shehata, the pastor of the church, who was stabbed to death by an extremist during his visit to al-Marj district in Cairo. The Divine Liturgy will be held on the morning of next Sunday in the Church in Ezbet Gerges Bey in Al-Fashn Center where the body of the martyr, Father Samaan Shehata, will be perfumed.

His Eminence Bishop Gabriel of Beni Suef invited all Egyptians to participate in the upcoming elections scheduled on October 24 and 25 and assured that the church doesn’t choose the candidates, but encourages everyone to participate. This came during his weekly lecture delivered at the Church of Our Lady in Beni Suef

Anba Gabriel, Bishop of Beni Suef, announced to resume his weekly lecture of bible study on Fridays at the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary in Beni Suef. This came after months of suspension due to the spread of Corona virus pandemic. Yet, all precautionary measures will be respected by the attendees.

Beba Diocese announced that Bishop Stephen returned to his office after recovery from severe illness. The congregation and clergy in the diocese expressed their happiness for the return of their spiritual father.

Dr. Muhammad Hani Ghneim, Governor of Beni Suef, visited the specialist hospital in Beni Suef to check on 20 patients suffering from food poisoning after their visit to the Monastery of the Virgin Mary in the village of Bayad al-Arab. Doctors assured that all the patients are in stable condition and they were discharged after receiving treatment and all necessary medical care.

The American ambassador to Cairo Jonathan Cohen, and Leslie Reed, the new director of USAID, visited the Archaeological sites on Thursday east and west of Luxor. The visit came within the framework of following up a number of American aid projects in the field of restoration and preservation of antiquities in Luxor Governorate.

The first flight from Armenia to Sharm el-Sheikh arrived Thursday morning at Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport after 6 months of suspension due to the spread of Corona virus. Hussein Sharif, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the airline, stated that the flights will continue with two regular flights a week, on Sunday and Thursday of each week. The tourists were received with gifts and flowers while maintaining all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

Voting polls in Beni Suef governorate opened its doors today for the Senate elections run-off between Mr. Nabil Tharwat Hamida, head of the Bar Association in Beni Suef, the candidate of Watan s Future Party, and Mr. Ahmed Sorour, Director General of Youth and Sports in Beni Suef. It is worth noting that there are one million and 875 thousand citizens in Beni Suef Governorate who are entitled to vote, distributed in 481 electoral centers that include 532 electoral sub-committees.