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Amendments to wording of Resurrection distribution

The Holy Synod decided to use the word “guarding” instead of “sleeping” regarding the guards of the tomb at the time of the Resurrection, and this is in the hymn of the distribution that is specific t...

Meeting regarding amendments to Synaxarium

His Holiness the Pope decided to hold a meeting in the monastery regarding the Synaxarium, with the fathers of the Ritual Committee to review the first three months of the Synaxarium which have been i...

Prohobition to amendments of wording of liturgy

The Holy Synod decided that it is not permissible for anyone to alter or add words in liturgical prayers, or insert spiritual songs, without the review and agreement of the Holy Synod.

Research of rites of Arch-Chanter

His Holiness the Pope has requested that the rites of Arch-Chanter are studied and presented to the Synod.

Efforts towards creating new resources for preaching and education

  1. The Holy Synod agreed that the Diocese of El Behera and the Youth Episcopate are to publish a series of simplified books, in a question and answer manner, in the topics of faith, doctrine, spiritual l...

Formation of a Holy Synod for the Church of Eritrea

Concerning the ordination of bishops and the formation of a Holy Synod for the Church of Eritrea: The Holy Synod decided to support the preliminary steps that were made thanks to the efforts of His Ho...

Copts encouraged to participate in state elections in 1993

The head and members of the Holy Synod are calling on all their children in various governorates to all go to vote on the day of the referendum, to fulfill their national duty.

Agreement of Protocol with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

After the proposed Protocol with the Ethiopian Church attached in Appendix No. 6-Awas approved by the Ethiopian Holy Synod in March 1994, and unanimously approved (after discussion) by the Holy Synod ...

Agreement to ordain 5 further Bishops for the Church of Eritrea

Five heads of monasteries in Eritrea were chosen for ordination as bishops, and they were sent to Egypt to undertake studies and to get acquainted with the Coptic Church, and these candidates were cho...

Ability of monks to hear confessions

The Holy Synod decided that it is forbidden for monks to take the confessions of girls and women or to interfere in their guidance or solve their problems in any city or village where there are marrie...