Bishop Besanti of Helwan and Maasara ordained 115 new deacons in Helwan and Maasara churches in the basic rank of Ebsaltus (translated chanter).
The ordination was performed at the monastery of St. Parsoum in Helwan for churches of The Virgin Mary, St. Gorge, St. Mina, and St. Markos in Kafr Alou.