Coptic Church Marks Tenth Anniversary of Pope Tawadros II’s Enthronement

The Coptic Orthodox Church marks November 18 as the anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II on the throne of Saint Mark the Apostle, who founded the Church in Egypt. The enthronement took place in 2012 at St. Mark Cathedral in Cairo and marked the start of a new period of pastoral and institutional work.

According to the source, the ceremony was more than a formal occasion. It was a moment of renewing the covenant between the Patriarch and his people, and it affirmed the church principle that “leadership in the Church is not a privilege but a cross.” The years that followed saw what the source calls a broad organizational renaissance. This included the construction and dedication of dozens of new churches inside and outside Egypt, the restoration of ancient monasteries, and the development of regulations for church work and personal status matters.

The source also describes Pope Tawadros II’s efforts to strengthen ecumenical dialogue with churches around the world. It reports that he developed relations with the Vatican and with Orthodox and Eastern churches. It further says that the Church expanded its social and humanitarian role and supported the Egyptian state in critical circumstances and major national challenges.

The source states that the Church observes the anniversary each year to review the fruits of this pastoral journey. It presents the enthronement as a starting point for comprehensive institutional work that seeks to preserve the Coptic heritage while developing and keeping pace with contemporary challenges (John 17:21).

Source: Read the original report (translated from Arabic)