Coptic Orthodox Church reports meeting with Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy delegation
The visiting delegation included representatives from several countries, including Greece, Romania, and Iraq, the church said.
The Coptic Orthodox Church said on 13 September 2026 that Pope Tawadros II received a delegation from the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy (IAO) led by Mr. Maximos Charakopoulos.
The Assembly includes representatives from 25 parliaments, and the visiting delegation includes representatives from Greece, Romania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Jordan, Armenia, Hungary, Montenegro, Poland, and Iraq, according to the church.
During the meeting, Pope Tawadros II presented an overview of Egypt's ancient history, its geographical and civilizational significance, and the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church as one of the world's oldest churches with a global presence, the church said. The Pope also spoke about the origins of monastic life in Egypt and its role as a pillar of the Coptic Church.
Mr. Maximos praised Egypt's commitment to peace, coexistence, respect for religious diversity, and efforts to promote religious tourism and accessibility to the Holy Family Trail, the church said. He affirmed that Egypt has always been and remains a land of safety and a meeting place for religions and civilizations.