Source: CopticWorld reporting

A historic liturgy on November 4, 2012, in the cathedral of St Mark in Al Abassiya, concluded with the naming of the 118th pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Under the leadership of Bishop Pakhomious, a young boy was chosen from among 15 children to pick one of the final three candidates who were Bishop Tawadros, Bishop Rufaeel and Father Rufaeel Ava Mina.

The young child was blindfolded by his Eminence Bishop Pakhomious. Following a minute of silence and prayer, the vessel carrying the names was opened and the young child picked one of the three papers which carried the name of Bishop Tawadros. The interim caretaker held the paper high for all those in attendance to see. The result was met with euphoric celebration from the congregation. The names of the other two final candidates were held up by Bishop Paula for transparency.

Bishop Pakhomious then ...

Source: CopticWorld reporting

A historic liturgy on November 4, 2012, in the cathedral of St Mark in Al Abassiya, concluded with the naming of the 118th pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Under the leadership of Bishop Pakhomious, a young boy was chosen from among 15 children to pick one of the final three candidates who were Bishop Tawadros, Bishop Rufaeel and Father Rufaeel Ava Mina.

The young child was blindfolded by his Eminence Bishop Pakhomious. Following a minute of silence and prayer, the vessel carrying the names was opened and the young child picked one of the three papers which carried the name of Bishop Tawadros. The interim caretaker held the paper high for all those in attendance to see. The result was met with euphoric celebration from the congregation. The names of the other two final candidates were held up by Bishop Paula for transparency.

Bishop Pakhomious then congratulated the Coptic Orthodox Church and formally announced the 118th pope of Alexandria as Pope Tawadros II. May the Lord preserve his life and keep him for years to come as the shepherd of the Coptic Orthodox Church.