The 40th day departure commemoration service of late Anba Antonious, former Bishop of Manfalut was held at 8 am on Saturday, 28 April 2018 in the monastery of St. Tadros Chalabi in Menfalut.
The service was lead by HG Ana Youannes, Bishop of Assiut, interim supervisor of Manfalut Diocese, and the participation of Their Eminences Anba Kyrillos, Bishop of Nagaa Hammadi, Anba Boutros, General Bishop, Anba Lucas, Bishop of Abnoub and Al Fathah, and Anba Begol, Bishop and Abbot of Muharraq monastery.
Late Anba Antonious, Bishop of Manfalut, departed to heaven on March 18 aged 67 after serving 32 years as Bishop of Manfalut.
