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The problems of Copts revealed in the reform conference were not mainly related to the Coptic Orthodox Church; many of the church problems can be attributed to the political and social problems resulted from the duality between the stance of the law and the practices literally applied.
The article sheds light on the alleged suspension of 14 priests from al-Kushh village, presenting their responses to the accusations.
One of the late Father Mattá al- Maskīn’s disciples, Father Basilius al-Maqārī declares that followers of al-Maskīn do not respond to the attacks of Bishop Bīshūy as they adhere to the monastic rules.
The transcript of an interview conducted by Cornelis Hulsman with Kamāl Zākhir Mūsá, in which Mūsá provides a background of his work and publications. Mūsá further describes his own experiences and confrontations with the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
Imān Matar describes her visit to the hidden fortress of Abū Maqqār Monastery.
American stereotypical images about Islam. Friction in U.S. Foreign Policy and a sharp rise in anti-Americanism in Arab world. Book warning against religious leaders involving in the politics of the state.
Wafā’ Sh‘ira reports on the efforts of the abbot of the Monastery of Saint Maqārius in Wadī al-Natroun to maintain a piece of church property that the government is seeking to acquire.
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...
Overview of churches in al-Ashmonein and a description of the claims of the Coptic Orthodox Church and Brethren Church on one and the same church building. The relations between Orthodox Christians and Muslims and Brethren and Muslims are obviously better than those between the two Christian...
The article gives an overview of the contents of three books about Coptic Orthodox ecclesiastical law, published by the Monastery of Makarios. The three books are “The Dispensation of the Institution of the Church and the Discipline of the Priesthood,” “The Spiritual Authority in the Church and the...

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