The Coptic Orthodox Church on Friday issued a statement denying any drop in ties with the Russian Orthodox Church in correction to what was circulated on media last two days.
The Coptic Orthodox Church affirmed that the relationship between it, the Russian Orthodox Church, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, and the sanctity of Patriarch Kirill is excellent.
The statement clarified that there had been a misunderstanding due to the similarity of names of their patriarchs as the Russian Orthodox Church had decided to cut its ties with the Eastern Orthodox Church in Egypt headed by Patriarch Theodore II, and not with Egypt’s …read more
Source:: Daily News Egypt
