Pope Tawadros II attends Golden Jubilee of the Diocese of Mallawi, Ansena, and Ashmunein, church says
The celebration was part of a pastoral visit to the diocese that began the previous day, the Coptic Orthodox Church said.
The Coptic Orthodox Church said on 16 September 2026 that Pope Tawadros II attended a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Mallawi, Ansena, and Ashmunein. The event took place during a pastoral visit to the diocese that began the previous day, according to the church.
During the celebration, Pope Tawadros II expressed gratitude for the security of the country and stated: "We thank God for the security our country enjoys. Love for the homeland strengthens our peace and security, and everyone, according to their responsibility, should plant, participate in, and nurture this school of love for the homeland."
The Pope noted that the words "Egypt" and "Egyptians" appear more than 700 times in the Holy Bible, which he said helps people learn to love their homeland and serves as a source of pride. The celebration was attended by the Governor of Minya, Major General Emad Kedwany, alongside military, security, religious, and parliamentary officials, the church said.
Metropolitan Demetrios, the Metropolitan of Mallawi, Ansena, and Ashmunein, expressed thanks to everyone during his address, the church said. At the conclusion of the event, Pope Tawadros II presented the Golden Jubilee Shield of the Diocese of Mallawi, Ansena, and Ashmunein to the Governor of Minya, according to the statement.