Date of source: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Reflections on the life of Abouna Matta El Meskeen and his influence on ecumenical monastic traditions.
Date of source: Sunday, June 11, 2006
An obituary of Father Matta al-Miskeen, the abbot of Anba Maqar Monastery in Wadi al-Natroun.
Date of source: Sunday, June 11, 2006
The author writes
a short biography of Father Matta al-Miskīn [Matthew the poor],
the spiritual father of the Monastery of St.
Makarios in Wādī al-Natroun.
Date of source: Saturday, June 10, 2006 to Friday, June 16, 2006
A review of the
death of Father Matta al-Maskīn, who led a mystical life at the desert and was an inspiration to many
young
monks, at the age of 87.
Date of source: Sunday, December 7, 2003
Father Matta Al-Meskeen is the most controversial monk in the Coptic Orthodox Church. Despite the fact that he has become one of the symbols of Coptic thinking all over the world, his writings are attacked by some of the leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Yet, many believe he is “God´s...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 28, 2003
The author comments on the ideas and writings of Father Matta Al-Miskeen, which he believes tries to consolidate a spiritual tendency that is away from fanaticism.
Date of source: Thursday, October 16, 2003
The author presents the major contributions of Father Matta Al-Maskin to Coptic history and culture, as part of his argument that Coptic insights have had a remarkable impact on Arab and Egyptian culture.
Date of source: Saturday, March 1, 2003
Sir, Paul Schemm’s "Conflict among the Copts" (The Tablet, 15 February) is an honest, helpful contribution to Coptic studies. As he says, after being set free in January 1985, Patriarch Shenouda changed, turning his attack upon supposed Coptic enemies and cooperating with the Egyptian President,...
Date of source: Thursday, December 12, 2002 to Wednesday, December 18, 2002
An article published in the Sunday School Magazine and written by Father Basilios of the Monastery of Makarios was said not to be in accordance with the Orthodox belief. Father Basilios will be investigated by the pope himself. The problem, according to churchleaders, is not Basilios or other monks...
Date of source: Monday, December 16, 2002
An article on “Adam´s sin” by monk Basilios of the Monastery of Makarios caused a conflict in the Orthodox Church. Pope Shenouda himself will investigate monk Basilios. The article is not the only reason behind investigating Basilios. He wrote three books in which he touches upon the relation...