Issam Badawi, Governor of Minya, attended the funeral ceremony of Abba Arsanyos, Metropolitan of Minya and Abu Bakrqas, who passed away on Saturday morning.
The governor offered condolences to Pope Twadros II, Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch St. Mark See, who presided over the funeral ceremony.
For his part, Pope Tawadros said the late Bishop was an example for ministry, silence and toiling in the service.