Coptic Catholic Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac visits St. Pachomius Monastery

Coptic Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria Ibrahim Isaac visited St. Pachomius Monastery in El Azziya during a pastoral visit to the Coptic Catholic Diocese of Qusiyya. He was accompanied by Bishop Marcos William of Qusiyya, Bishop Daniel Lutfi of Asyut, and Bishop Bishara Gouda of Abu Qurqas, Mallawi, and Deir Mawas. The visit included priests, monks, nuns, and representatives from various religious institutions and local communities.

During his address, Patriarch Isaac spoke about the life of St. Pachomius and his role in establishing communal monastic life. The Patriarch stated that the Church fulfills its mission through teaching and witnessing via prayer, service, forgiveness, honesty, and respect for human dignity. He also noted the importance of women in Christian education and upbringing.

The Patriarch referenced the theme of his pastoral visit, "Let your light shine," calling on the faithful to practice peace within families and villages and to serve others as a way to live out Gospel teachings.