Abba Pafnoteus, bishop Samalolut, ordained two new priests during the Liturgy of the Feast of the Apostles at the Basilic Church.
The new priests are Father Abakir Fouad and Father Ibiphanious Younan, and they headed to St. Mary Monastery in Jabal al-Tir.
The total number of priests in the diocese reached 103 priests after the new ordination.