# Pope Tawadros II meets with priests and families from several sectors

The meeting included an open dialogue regarding pastoral work and the distribution of commemorative gifts to those in attendance.

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By the Patriarchate Desk of Coptic News.

- Published: 11 November 2026, 22:21 New York time (2026-11-12T03:21:32+00:00)

## Key points

- Pope Tawadros II met with priests from the Hadayek El-Kobba, El-Wayli, Abbassia, and Manshiyat al-Sadr sectors and their families on 11 November 2026.
- Anba Athnasius provided an overview of the pastoral, educational, and social services provided by the churches in the sector.
- The meeting concluded with the distribution of souvenirs and the taking of commemorative photos.

Pope Tawadros II met with priests from the Hadayek El-Kobba, El-Wayli, Abbassia, and Manshiyat al-Sadr sector churches and their families on 11 November 2026, according to the Coptic Orthodox Church and Youm7.

The meeting took place at the Papal Headquarters in Cairo in the presence of Anba Athnasius, the General Bishop of the sector.

## Pastoral services

Anba Athnasius expressed thanks to the Pope for his regular meetings and his interest in the welfare of the priests and their families, according to the Coptic Orthodox Church. He presented a report on the pastoral, educational, and social services provided by the churches within the sector, Youm7 reported.

## Concluding activities

Following the discussion, Pope Tawadros II distributed commemorative gifts to those present, Youm7 reported. The meeting ended with the taking of commemorative photos of the Pope with the priests and their wives, according to the Coptic Orthodox Church.

## Sources

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