Keraza No 27, 28 - dated Friday 17 August 2001, 11 Mesra 1717 Martyrs

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    Keraza No 27, 28 - dated Friday 17 August 2001, 11 Mesra 1717 Martyrs
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   * In the evening of Saturday 28 July 2001, the newly ordained Abba
     Ghobriel was enthroned in his diocese of Beni-Sweif. One week after, on
     Saturday 4 August evening, Abba Stephanos was enthroned on the adjacent
     diocese of Beba. The ceremony was attended by a dozen of bishops and a
     number of priests. Among others, His Excellency Saeed El-Nagar the
     mayor of Beni-Sweif, Head of the Security Department, Security of State
     Department and many officials. The instrument of appointment was read
     out loud, the office was concluded then a congratulation word was
     presented by Bishop Joannes. The new bishop thanked all the audience
     who felt happy for the division of the former diocese of Beni-Sweif to
     meet the increasing needs of service for the people.
   * On Thursday 2 August, Pope Shenouda was escorted by Bishop Sarabamon to
     St Bishoy Monastery were he stayed for two days in seclusion before
     heading back to Cairo on Sunday 5 August after a meeting with some
     visitors.
   * On Tuesday 31 July morning, the Authority of Coptic Endowments had
     their meeting headed by Pope Shenouda. New Committees were formed
     namely the Legal , Financial, Agricultural and Estate Committees. The
     Administration of some endowments was discussed.
   * On Saturday 28 July evening, Pope Shenouda drove on to St Mina Church
     in Fleming Alexandria to attend the Ceremony of the Deaf-Mute. After
     praying, Heg Sherubim El-Pachomy the prior of the Patriarchate in
     Alexandria had a word and the programme began. The programme included
     the Coptic hymns of Ei-Agape, Unto the years and the Second Hose of the
     Vigil all in sign language. Then a Theater piece about St George was
     performed as well as some psalms and the Creed. The programme was
     prepared and performed by St Abraam Group (Cairo), St Arsenios Group
     (St Mina - Fleming) and El-Asafra Group. The ceremony was concluded by
     a word of Pope Shenouda where he expressed his admiration for the
     pieces performed and the ability of the deaf-Mute to pray and praise
     the Lord in the sign language.
   * The court repealed the judgement in the case of El-Kosheh previously
     issued by the HIgh Court of Security of State. Investigation shall be
     repeated with all accused parties in another court. This judgement was
     received with joy from the church.
   * At the Papal Residence in St Bishoy Monastery, Pope Shenouda received
     the Hungarian Commission who is currently digging and reviving the site
     of the Glass Monastery (Deir El-Zogag). He had a talk with Dr Gyoso
     Volos the head of the commission who wrote the book "Joposiris Magna".
     This book is about the monastery and includes many photos and
     illustrations. Dr Gyoso was accompanied by Engineer Barnabas Toth
     Farkas and the monk Fr Lucas El-Suriany who is delegated to work there.
     They received recently a permit from the Higher Council of Antiquities
     (Dr Gab Allah) to work there. They invited Pope Shenouda to visit the
     site next October.
   * In the period 29 July to 1st August 2001, a workshop was held in the
     Antonian Nuns Convent in Bekfia Lebanon. The workshop was conducted by
     the MECC Middle East Council of Churches under the title "Christian
     Media in the Middle East". More than 40 media person represented 40
     Christian magazine in the region. The workshop had many recommendations
     amongst was the creation of a league for Christian Media people and
     train new people.
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