Habib Girgis: Coptic Orthodox Educator and a Light in the Darkness
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Habib Girgis: Coptic Orthodox Educator and a Light in the Darkness
Habib Girgis: A Coptic Educator
Habib Girgis: Coptic Orthodox Educator and a Light in the Darkness is the first comprehensive work on his life. By the mid-19th century, the Coptic Orthodox Church faced deep vulnerability. Girgis dedicated his life to advancing religious and theological education. This book follows his six-decade career as an educator, reformer, and dean of a theological college. It includes his publications and newly discovered texts from the Coptic Orthodox Archives in Cairo.
Educational Reform and Legacy
Girgis' agenda for educational reform is traced from youth to old age. He worked among the villagers of Upper Egypt, striving to implement his vision of a Coptic identity through education. His struggle in a hostile milieu is detailed. His words near the end of his career reveal his strength and faith. He thanked God for his constant smile at resistances.
Author and Details
Author: Bishop Suriel. Size: 6 x 9 inches. Pages: 296. Girgis remains a pioneer of Coptic religious and theological education. His vision and legacy continue to shape his community. This book is a must-read for those interested in Coptic history and education.
About the Author: Bishop Suriel holds a PhD from Fordham University in New York, and is Dean of St Athanasius College in Melbourne, Australia. He is also Senior Lecturer of Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, and Coptic History. Bishop Suriel is the translator of Pope Shenouda III’s The Life of Repentance and Purity, published by SVS Press and SAC Press in the Coptic Studies Series.
