Leading Coptic figures denied rumors posted on Coptic websites about church trials of Bishop Yu’annis and Bishop Armiyā. This comes after a number of priests and bishops engaged in a closed meeting following celebrations of Pope Shenouda's ordination anniversary. Mājid Hannā said that the meeting had nothing to do with church trials.

Key Words: Bishop Yu’annis - Bishop Armiyā – Pope Shenouda III – ‘Abd al-Masīh Basīt - Mājid Hannā