FILE - Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. MarkThe Holy Synod, 2017 - Photo courtesy of New York and New England Copts websiteCAIRO – 23 May 2018: Not one to simply take charge and maintain order, Pope Tawadros II has been making some big changes in the administrative and authoritative system of the Coptic Orthodox Church from the first day. A proponent of Father Matta al-Maskeen’s teachings, Pope Tawadros would no longer allow Pope Shenouda’s stronghold reign to manifest. The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church is the highest authority in the Coptic Orthodox Church. The Synod convenes once every year for a week.During the last session of the Synod, Archbishop Daniel, the archbishop of Maadi, has replaced Archbishop Rafael as the secretary of the Synod. Known for his closeness and attention to the underprivileged, Youlious has come to replace Pope Shenouda’s strong man, Archbishop You’anes.

Source: Egypt Today May 23, 2018 14:41 UTC