Anba Silwanes, Abbot of Anba Pachomius al-Shayeb Monastery in the southern province of Luxor, has joined Anba Barnaba, Bishop of Turin and Rome in addressing young Copts during a Spiritual Day held for them by the Coptic Church in Rome. He also ordained seven deacons in the church of Mar-Mina and Pope Kyrillos VI in Rome.
Anba Silwanes is on a current visit to Italy. He took time to meet the young men and women on Saturday 5 May. The Abbot presided over Holy Mass, and spent the rest of the day with the youth, replying to their questions, and speaking to them about “Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine, (1 Timothy 4: 16), Be an example (1 Timothy 4: 12).”
On Thursday 3 May, Anba Silwanes and Anba Barnaba met the young congregation of Rome’s Mar-Girgis (St George) church. He gave a lecture on: “Contemplating events from the crucifixion to the resurrection”.
Watani International
6 May 2018