Anba Bishara Gouda witnesses theatrical performance in Mallawi, church says
The performance, titled “Revolutionary Without Weapons”, was inspired by the life of Saint Francis of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of his visit to Egypt, the Catholic Church in Egypt said.
The Catholic Church in Egypt said on 7 November 2026 that Anba Bishara Gouda, Bishop of the Abu Qurqas, Mallawi, and Deir Mawas Diocese for Coptic Catholics, witnessed the theatrical performance “Revolutionary Without Weapons” at the Holy Family Church in Mallawi.
According to the church, the performance was inspired by the life story of Saint Francis of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of his visit to Egypt. The event included spiritual hymns led by the “Heart of Jesus” choir in Mallawi. The gathering was attended by parish priest Father Timothawous Nabil, Father Malak Guirguis, Father Thomas Saad, Father Milad Gamil, and several public figures in Mallawi.
The Bishop delivered a speech following the performance, expressing appreciation, thanks, and gratitude to all participants for the artistic work and wishing them success and prosperity, the church said.