Church of the Annunciation, New Sohag

The Coptic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is in New Sohag City — also known as El-Kawamel — west of the Nile, about 8 km from Sohag. It belongs to the Diocese of Sohag, El-Mansha’a and El-Maragha under H.E. Metropolitan Anba Bakhoum. The church is named after the Feast of the Annunciation, when the Archangel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary the birth of Christ, celebrated on 29 Baramhat. The first Christmas liturgy in the church was prayed on 7 January 2025, and on 7 March 2026 Deacon Bishoy Atia was ordained its priest as Fr Bishoy. The church serves the families of the new city and grows with it.

1. 2025
   The first Christmas liturgy
   On 7 January 2025 the first Christmas liturgy was prayed in the church while the final finishing works were still going on.
2. 2026
   Fr Bishoy ordained for the church
   On 7 March 2026 Deacon Bishoy Atia was ordained priest of the church as Fr Bishoy by Metropolitan Anba Bakhoum.