The Second Coptic Manuscripts Encounter was attended by 400 person. The staff presenting included Sarah Parkhouse, Principal Investigator Lecturer in Biblical and Early Christian Studies, University of Manchester.
Dr Jeremy Penner, Co-Investigator, Senior Curator of African and Near Eastern Manuscripts, John Rylands Library
Dr Ibrahim Saweros, Full-time Research Associate, Associate Professor of Archaeology, Sohag University, Egypt.
Sylvia Billington, Project Research Assistant
The event showcased a remarkable selection of Coptic manuscripts, including:
- The oldest Bohairic papyri of the Gospel of Matthew
- One of the largest Coptic codices of the Holy Pascha
- Ancient copies of the homilies of St Shenoute Archmandrite
- Remarkable paper books of the Tetraevangelion and the Book of Daniel, including its supplementary texts
Venue: St Mary and St Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, SK4 4PB
Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 12 noon — 4 pm
