The Coptic Orthodox monastery of Deir as-Sultan in Jerusalem is again the scene of a bitter conflict. Parties to the conflict are: the Coptic Orthodox Church, the rightful owner of the monastery; Ethiopian monks who have been long-time residing guests at the monastery since 1654 but have been attempting to seize it since 1820; and … Continue reading Jerusalem’s Deir as-Sultan crisis: Pope Tawadros speaks up