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Date of source: 15 Nov 2021
Who is Zakariyā Buṭrus?
Buṭrus was a Coptic Orthodox priest born in 1934. He studied at the Faculty of Arts and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in History, worked as a priest in Australia in 1922, then returned to Egypt to later work in Brighton, England.
World magazine awarded him the Daniel of the...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 15 Nov 2021
The movement said in a statement today, signed by the founder and official of the movement, Engineer Nādir Ṣubḥī Sulaymān, “We declare and record our official objection and condemnation of what has been issued against our Muslim brothers and sisters, for the tampering of religions and insulting the...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 15 Nov 2021
During a live broadcast of a program entitled “99 Minutes”, dedicated to dialogue with young people via the Coptic Media Center page of the Orthodox Church on Facebook, His Holiness said in response to a question directed at him: “ Some weak souls in the Orthodox Church and the Monastic Committee...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 15 Nov 2021
This protocol coordinates the participation of Egyptian communities abroad to support the activities of the national project “A Dignified Life” for the development of Egyptian rural villages. This project is launched by President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī , aiming to improve the standard of living for...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 3 Jun 2021
The Church said in its statement issued by spokesman Fr. Mūsā Ibrāhīm: “The Coptic Church congratulates the President on this account affirming that it well-deserved honor, reaping the fruit of his diligent work during the past years. The President guided the country towards comprhensive progress...
Reviewed by Rieke Mülstegen
Translator Rieke Mülstegen
Date of source: 12 Jun 2021
The construction of the Church of the Two Saints was completed in 1971; the first mass was held on 21 July of the same year under the direction of Bishop Maximus, Metropolitan of al-Qalyūbiyya, and in the presence of Archbishop Bīshūy Kāmil.
It was Archbishop Bīshūy Kāmil's idea to establish the...
Reviewed by Rieke Mülstegen
Translator Rieke Mülstegen
Date of source: 15 Nov 2021
ʿAyād said that this visit comes to complete his meeting and contacting with all the nation’s partners, helping to strengthen the national Egyptian sentiment, deepen the bond between the two parts of the nations, Muslims, and Christians, and to send a message to those trying to sow lies of division...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 16 Dec 2021
UNHCR pointed that Egypt has recently started to implement a digital transformation strategy which aims to ensure that the process and content of learning is relevant to the challenges of the 21st century, for all children and youth residing in the country. UNHCR also stated that refugees included...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 24 Sep 2021
The Grand Imam Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, Shaykh of al-Azhar, led together with Pope Francis of Vatican the humanitarian rapprochement and together they signed the "Document of Human Fraternity", which is the most important document in the history of the relationship between al-Azhar al-Sharīf and the...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 21 Oct 2021
Secretary General of the Islamic Research Academy, Dr Naẓīr ʿAyād, said that al-Azhar’s interest in launching such convoys stems from their strategic vision to include advocacy and awareness aspects of various segments of society in their work. This comes parallel with the state’s plan to build...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 15 Oct 2021
Dr Jirjis, priest of the al-Jazāzra Church in al-Marāgha, held a sermon for the families of the disappeared youth. Amidst a state of crying and screaming, prayers were raised for their release. The priest stated that all concerned official and foreign authorities have been contacted, yet so far...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 10 Oct 2021
During this period, the Shaykh of al-Azhar held several international meetings to consolidate shared human values and spread those of dialogue and tolerance.
A special meeting between the Grand Imam and the Pope of the Vatican:
At the outset, his Eminence Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib and his holiness Pope...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 28 Oct 2021
It is said that the Holy Family lived there for around three months, with their reason for choosing the area being that there were many Jews present.
The cave is around three metres below the floor of the church above, which has two entrances with steps; one from the south side next to a well...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 28 Oct 2021
It has been stated that these 44 illegal Egyptian immigrants were handed over to the Ṭarīq al-Sika Refugee Center in Tripoli, a section of the Anti-Illegal Immigration Authority.
It was revealed that the Egyptians gathered in a warehouse to immigrate to Europe and entered Libyan territories...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 11 Sep 2021
Engineer Aḥmad Saʿīd ʿAbd Allāh, Director General of the General Administration for the Protection of the Nile in Greater Cairo (affiliated with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation) issued a statement due to this incidence which reads as follows:
“Based on complaints received on social...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 1 Oct 2021
Thousands of jurists and activists described the Brotherhood’s actions as a criminal terrorist act, which almost claimed the lives of hundreds if it had not been for the vigilance of railway workers.
The call to classify the Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation received a wide response on...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 2 Oct 2021
The organisation said in a statement that: “We are in solidarity with the researcher and student Patrick George, who is appearing before an emergency court in Egypt on charges of spreading false news, merely for his work on human rights and his peaceful opinions.”
The organisation’s Secretary-...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 2 Oct 2021
A group of church priests and families of the martyrs will participate in the mass, while taking the necessary precautions against the Corona virus.
It is noteworthy that the Church of the Archangel Michael in 6th October city held the bodies of the martyrs of Maspero and some of the bodies of the...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 11 Oct 2021
The monastery is one of the most distinguished religious building for Orthodox Copts, where the body of St Dimiyyāna and 40 virgins are found inside the tombs of the monastery. During the third century AD, St. Dimiyyāna lived as a virgin in her monastery, after she left the palace of her father,...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 16 Oct 2021
Sources at the Libyan embassy in Cairo reassured that Copts will be united with their Egyptian families, noting that they are detained by Libyan authorities and not by any other unknown parties, and that the scenario of 2015 will not be repeated. They further noted that there are more than 4,000...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 16 Oct 2021
As a result of this, Copts have demanded that they be permitted entry to the monastery to pray. Some have asked about the reason for delays in developing plans for entry, especially that security promised to put in place following the completion of new paving in the monastery which was already...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 5 Sep 2021
The seriousness of the situation prompted some to post on social media, calling for help to stop the church from being submerged.
However, a source from the Church said that they must wait for the level of the Nile to drop, before they can carry out the suction process, meaning the buildings are...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 5 Sep 2021
The child is six years old, and the search is underway by the local police force. A number of people on social media have shared pictures of him, as a state of sadness has descended on Sāḥil Salīm.
No contact has so far been had with the kidnappers, and the reason for the kidnapping remain unknown...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 13 Jan 2021
It’s well known that Islamic civilization reached its peak in the 9th Century CE during the period of the Abbasid Caliph al-Maʾmūn, who founded the “House of Wisdom” for translating and making accessible the sciences and knowledge of previous civilizations.
As for ijtihād [independent reasoning...
Reviewed by Dylan Schexnaydre
Translator Dylan Schexnaydre
Date of source: 15 Nov 2021
The meeting was attended by Fr. Kīrillus William, Archbishop of Asyūṭ Coptic Catholic See, Shaykh ʿĀṣṣim Qubayṣī, Undersecretary of the Ministry of al-Awqāf in the governorate, and some fathers and priests of the Asyūṭ Archdiocese for the Coptic Catholic.
The governor stressed that we are one...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 17 Mar 2021
Sanā’s sister Mona Seif, who was present for the entirety of the session, stated that Sanā’ “did not enter the courtroom nor did she enter the dock during the hearing.”
On Wednesday hours after the hearing, she added, “The judge announced the verdict and then left the room, and we were asking where...
Date of source: 4 Apr 2021
As reported by international media, President ‘Abd al-Fatāḥ al-Sīsī took part in the ceremony, which The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization commenced with artillery fire to mark and welcome the reception of the royal motorcade.
The event was set in motion with exceptional music performances...
Date of source: 27 Mar 2021
The statement said, “As a civilization with a legacy stretching more than seven thousand years, Egypt is one of the oldest countries with a working constitution, with a whole chapter discussing rights and freedoms. We understand the challenges Egypt faces with regards to its ancient legacies and...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 7 Jan 2021
Rāmī Kāmil
A Coptic human rights activist, Rāmī Kāmil was arrested by the Egyptian security forces on 23rd Nov 2019 and has since been held in pretrial detention. According to human rights organizations, Kāmil has spent all of his time in solitary confinement, a clear violation of Egyptian laws,...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 6 Sep 2021
Immediately, investigative teams were formed headed by the Public Security Sector in cooperation with both National and Central security forces and the security services in the Assiut [Asyūṭ] Security Directorate to find the kidnapped child and apprehend the perpetrators. Investigations concluded...
Reviewed by Luke Noble
Translator Luke Noble
Date of source: 27 Nov 2021
The Virgin Mary arrived at the cave of Jabal al-Ṭayr in Samallūṭ to escape the oppression of the Romans. Since then, the Church of the Virgin Mary has been established on the top of the mountain and has become the most significant Coptic tourist destination attributed to the Holy Family after al-...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 7 Oct 2021
These plans include but are not limited to the following points
To increase the number of Coptic government ministers, there is only one Coptic minister among 34 ministers.
To increase the number of Copts in the military, judiciary, diplomatic sector, local government, police etc. from 2% to 10%....
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 27 Nov 2021
Mīlād Khalīl ʿAṭā said that he would like to send a message to everyone that the Egyptians, Muslims and Copts, are one fabric, and they live together in peace, security and safety. “There is no difference between Christians and Muslims in Egypt, and no one can spread dissent among us. I shall...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 11 Oct 2021
Mūrīs told al-Shurūq: “I wanted to share with my Muslim brothers, friends and neighbours the occasion of the anniversary of the Prophet’s birthday.”
“We are all of one fabric, in a bond until the Day of Judgement. And that God willing, Egypt will progress and prosper in unity,” he added.
Mūrīs said...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 16 Oct 2021
Jirjis added that they went to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and filed a complaint about their relatives’ disappearance, but so far, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not responded, and all contacts with the young people have been cut off.
Amid a state of sadness and pain for their families,...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 16 Oct 2021
The head of the monastery added that this decision will be implemented starting from next Monday, October 18, until further notice, and no exception is accepted for visits during that period.
He concluded: "We pray to God to extend his hand and lift the world and our beloved Egyptians from this...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 1 Sep 2021
The decision to officially include them in the Council for the Care of Martyrs (established in January 2011) was welcomed by their families.
Over the past few years, the families of the victims had sought to join this council to benefit from the services provided to the families of victims of...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 28 Nov 2021
Rayḥān called for a department in the faculties of arts at Egyptian universities to be devoted to the study of ancient Egyptian languages, including its scripts, the Coptic and the Nubian language. Given that the Coptic language is the heir of the ancient Egyptian language, not only a religious...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 28 Nov 2021
A security source said that the officer, Ahmad ʿĀdil, rank of captain, was surprised by the sounds of explosions inside the church. The young officer immediately informed the emergency services, but he sensed the danger of waiting, so he ran and grabbed one of the fire extinguishers and got himself...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 28 Nov 2021
The church established an institute in St, Mark Cathedral in al-ʿAbbāsīya specialized in teaching students the principles and grammar of the Coptic language, so that students would reach a stage of professionalism.
Preacher and interpreter of evangelical texts Pauline Tūdrī said that Coptic...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 27 Nov 2021
Tawfīq said: “What made me write a book about the Grand Imam is that he is a fair and inspiring person, as he is an imam for all Egyptians, not only for al-Azhar, as he cares about everything that concerns humanity, without looking at their religion, which confirms his wisdom, knowledge and...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 27 Nov 2021
Samīr explained that the niqāb has its sanctity in the minds of many Egyptians, but recently some have used it to commit many crimes, including terrorist crimes, and in light of this, the Administrative Court of Justice issued a ruling supporting the decision of the President of Cairo University to...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 26 Nov 2021
The opening ceremony was attended by Shaykh Yāssir al-ʿArshī, Director of the Farshūt Endowments Department, and a group of al-Azhar and Endowment scholars, and Muslim and Christian clerics.
Father Zakariyyā, and Father Bibnūd, pastor of the Angel Church in Farshūt, delivered a sermon after the end...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 26 Nov 2021
In the opening speech, the Reverend referred to the major and influential steps that the Egyptian state is taking to support peace: "The Egyptian state plays a major role in supporting coexistence, as President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī always emphasizes the development of society and decent housing...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 15 Nov 2021
Makram said: “The protocol comes within the efforts of the Ministry of Immigration to integrate Egyptians abroad in the national development efforts for providing a decent life for citizens.”
She confirmed that work will start immediately to encourage Egyptians abroad, noting that the support is...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 29 Nov 2021
The application was launched by Salmā Midḥat and Aḥmad Hishām, who graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at the German University in 2020, with a major in technology and programming.
According to Salmā, the award is given to women to motivate them to innovate and invent.
Salmā explained that...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 1 Dec 2021
The spokesman of the Ministry of Awqāf, ʿAbd Allāh Ḥassan, stated that "the verses of the Quran will not be translated, because the Holy Quran is only read and spoken in the Arabic."
He added that "the interpretation of the verses of the Quran are what is planned to be translated," noting that...
Reviewed by Engy Rashdan
Translator Engy Rashdan
Date of source: 31 Mar 2021
He added: “We will continue to do everything in our power to secure the release of the activist Patrick Zakī.”
Nevertheless, he emphasised the importance of keeping the channel of dialogue open with Cairo, particularly on fundamental issues related to the stability of the Mediterranean, such as the...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 4 Oct 2021
The two leaders discussed the religious, humanitarian, and moral issues that haunt the world today and the role of religious leaders to play an influential role in reducing the intensity of war and division. In addition to confronting extremist ideas that contradict the tolerant divine messages...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 5 Oct 2021
This year’s conference was titled “Faith and Diplomacy”, in which light was shed on the role of religious bodies in achieving strong interdependence and dialogue, regardless of differences.
Prof. ʿAzza Karam said that the Religions for Peace Foundation has been working on this title for more than...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 8 Oct 2021
The meeting was to host a presentation of the initiative “An Open Bible in Every Home”, which aims to encourage families to read and study the Bible and apply its teachings to everyday life. Bishop Isḥāq thanked those who contributed to this project for their hard work in conveying the word of God...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 10 Oct 2021
The priest of the church and one of the victim’s relatives commented that the ruling gave great comfort to the family of Ramsīs, and that it is a validation of the course of justice and restoration of truth.
He acknowledged that the procedures were progressing legally, and the investigations...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 19 Oct 2021
For his part, the Dutch ambassador said that he greatly appreciates al- Azhar’s efforts in spreading tolerance, dialogue and brotherhood among followers of different religions, promoting peace in society and rapprochement between peoples.
The ambassador added that he was keen to particate in future...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 28 Oct 2021
His Holiness the Pope welcomed the members of the delegation, praising the relationship between Egypt and Sudan, describing it as a close relationship due to history and geography.
His Holiness said that he visited Sudan twice (before the Patriarchate) in 2001 and 2003, and he toured several cities...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 28 Oct 2021
The coordinator Māhir Ḥanīn said that the first event is an exhibition at the cathedral by the artist Armiyyā al-Qitsha, which deals with the secrets of the Coptic icon.
He also added that cultural heritage is a connection across generations, describing heritage as the treasure that reveals the...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 9 Nov 2021
In its first decade, there was no strong media coverage of its activities, its meetings, initiatives and projects adopted by its eight committees and its 16 branches nationwide. It its noteworthy that this entity, which includes Muslims and Christians, was able to withstand an entire decade,...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 14 Nov 2021
In his complaint, the lawyer said that the owner of al- Fādī channel deliberately offended and spread his extremist ideology, and that he was seeking controversy by violating the sanctity of religion and mocking it. According to Appeal No. 21602 for the year 84, Zakariyyā does not have the right to...
Reviewed by Frederick Boase
Translator Frederick Boase
Date of source: 2 Sep 2021
According to the director of the Department of Illegal Migration at the Ministry of Immigration, Wāʾil Ḥassan Farrāj, on average only 3% of informal immigration journeys are successful.
A few days ago, the village of Tilbāna in the Daqahliyya governorate received the sad news that a boat carrying...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 9 Oct 2021
The remarks were made at the celebration of the inauguration of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Tenth of Ramadan City. He expressed his happiness at the inauguration of the church and stressed the necessity of adopting the approach of dialogue and understanding and striving to achieve...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
Date of source: 19 Sep 2021
The Governor of Alexandria explained that the governorate represents an inspiring seat of thought, literature and culture that reflects Egypt’s historical position. He praised the role of the Minister of Culture for her success and perseverance in organizing the event and for helping promote the...
Reviewed by Darragh Crean
Translator Darragh Crean
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.