Pope Tawadros II receives Misr Language Schools delegation
The Pope spoke to students and faculty about the importance of time and the homeland during a visit to the Papal Headquarters.
Key points
- Pope Tawadros II met with a delegation from Misr Language Schools on 4 November 2026.
- The delegation included Dr. Shahinaz Shehata, Engineer Karim Abdel Rahman, faculty members, and students.
- The Pope described Egypt as the oldest country in the world and the only one with a science named after it, Egyptology.
Pope Tawadros II received a delegation from Misr Language Schools at the Papal Headquarters in Cairo on 4 November 2026, according to the Coptic Orthodox Church and Youm7.
The delegation was led by General Manager Dr. Shahinaz Shehata and Chairman of the Board of Directors Engineer Karim Abdel Rahman. The group also included faculty members and students from various educational stages, according to the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Educational speech
During the meeting, Pope Tawadros II delivered an educational speech to the students.
The Pope explained that Egypt is distinguished by being the oldest country in the world and the only one for which science has dedicated an independent specialization called "Egyptology." He noted that the Egyptian personality embodies the accumulation of seven unique civilizational layers: Pharaonic, Coptic, African, Islamic, Arabic, Mediterranean, and Greco-Roman, according to the Coptic Orthodox Church.
The meaning of TIME
Pope Tawadros II provided an interactive explanation of the concept of time using the letters of the word TIME, according to Youm7.
He said the letter I stands for Investment, representing the necessity of investing time in things that build and benefit. He stated that the letter M stands for Mission, representing the importance of every individual having a valuable message and mission in life. Finally, he explained that the letter E stands for Endless efforts, representing the need to strive and work through continuous effort to reach goals, according to Youm7.