Pope Tawadros II inaugurates CTS Theological Studies Program, church says
The program includes 37 students from several dioceses of the See of St. Mark, the Coptic Orthodox Church said.
The Coptic Orthodox Church said on 8 October 2026 that Pope Tawadros II inaugurated the CTS Theological Studies Program at the St. Mark Coptic Academy headquarters in the Papal Residence at St. Bishoy Monastery in Wadi El-Natrun. The church said the program is the first educational program offered by the Academy and includes 37 students from several dioceses of the See of St. Mark.
During the inauguration, the Pope delivered an address regarding the importance of scientific research within the Coptic Church. The church said the Pope highlighted the Academy's role in preserving the Apostolic Tradition and Patristic heritage through cooperation with theological colleges and institutes while utilizing modern technological tools and advancing academic research methodologies.
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- Coptic Orthodox Church
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