The following are the statements that the Holy Synod has acknowledged must be observed and written down attached to the Engagement Report, signed by all people involved, followed by some instructions ...

The Fathers’ services in Italy have been divided into two dioceses, by an agreement signed and approved by His Holiness the Pope. The two dioceses are the Diocese of Milan and its affiliated regions, ...

Suggestions for seminar topics discussed by members of the Holy Synod headed by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III:

1. Medical examination of the betrothed.
2. Insurances and pensions for Priests, and Church work...

The fiancé's age difference must not exceed her fiancée by more than 15 years, and the fiancée's age must not exceed more than two years, and in the event that the difference exceeds this limit, the m...

The Synod acknowledged that there may be a general priest (who may be installed later), and it is a useful situation to cover many needs.

1. The Synod decided that all married priests must adhere to the priestly crown [head covering], except in the case of his presence at home, so that he can wear whatever he wants on his head.
2. The Holy Syn...

The Holy Synod decided the necessity of alerting priests and fathers to not respond to the invitations addressed to them to participate in conferences organised by the evangelical community. This is b...

The Qalnaswa [head covering] is considered [part of] the Bishop’s service uniform.

The Synod have observed that many of the Priests have become accustomed to praying the litanies inaudibly during the conclusion of the rites of Vespers and Matins, and the Great Litanies before the Pr...

On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of His Holiness the Pope, he asked the Dioceses to do the following:

1. Send the number and names of all Priests present in all Dioceses, their date of ordination, th...