Pentecost in Cairo

Metropolitan Abba Seraphim Primate of the British Orthodox Church Writes: 6/6/2011 Traditionally the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church meets in Cairo on the Eve of the Feast of Pentecost in plenary session. However, this year it has been cancelled at short notice and Pope Shenouda will remain in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has gone for routine medical treatment. More Disturbing Events from Cairo As I had booked my flights some time ago I planned to go ahead with my visit, but yesterday my Coptic secretary resident in Cairo ‘phoned me to advise against my travelling