Pope Shenouda’s consecration of a new priest has caused an uproar in the church. A former secretary of the Pope, father Theodosius, has sent telegrams to the President, the Interior minister, the head of State Security and the several church personalities objecting to the consecration of the new priest. The new priest, Dr. Emile Maher, is a former teacher of the Coptic language. He teaches a particular dialect of Coptic that is different from that used in most churches. His teachings were considered a diversion from the church policy and an attempt to disrupt national unity. Father Theodosius’ telegrams and his intervention annoyed the Pope who ordered him to return to his monastery, but the bishop has not complied yet.