Date of source: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Rumors have spread about the escalating tension between the Coptic public and the church leadership. While many voices complained about the “tyranny” of the church leadership, church sources denied the rumors and attributed the problems and protests to misunderstandings.
Date of source: Monday, July 14, 2008
An interview with monks involved in the dispute in Minia, Upper Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Governor Ahmed Dia el-Din on the tensions in Minia, Upper Egypt, involving the Monastery of Abū Fānā
Date of source: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Drs. Hulsman comments on a recent dispute involving a monastery in Minia, Upper Egypt.
Date of source: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Councilor Labīb Halīm Labīb proposes a draft law to amend the law of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s patriarch. The following lines highlight Labīb’s suggested law.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Copts from the southern city of Minia have asked for a meeting with Pope Shenouda to discuss ways to bring Bishop Macarius back to take over as an assistant bishop at the Diocese of Mina.
Date of source: Monday, April 14, 2008
Fādī Emile accuses a female church servant for spoiling the relations between Bishop Makarius, assistant bishop at the Diocese of Minia, and Metropolitan Arsenius of Minia that has resulted in the departure Makarius.
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Final results of the elections held on April 8 are pending announcement. The article discusses voter turnout, and the reactions of voters after the elections.
Date of source: Friday, March 28, 2008
Pope Shenouda faced Copts’ protests against the relocation of Bishop Makārius, the assistant bishop of al-Minyā.
Date of source: Sunday, March 23, 2008
Khalīl sheds light on the Egyptian group called ’Egyptians Against Religious Discrimination.’ He points out the various tasks and challenges.