As soon as the news has spread that His Holiness Pope Shenouda III has departed, all Christians of Beni Suef fell in sadness and everyone became silent.
Gergis Yousef, minister at the church, said that upon receiving the news he felt lonely and lost like never been. He added that the Pope has given up his rest and tolerated the pain for our sake. He also granted us his life and always prayed for us. He has built many churches all over the world.
