Background
Naguib, Antonios Cardinal was born on March 7, 1935 in Minya, Egypt.
Naguib, Antonios Cardinal was born on March 7, 1935 in Minya, Egypt.
Studied theology, Maadi Seminary, Cairo, 1953—1958. Licence in theology, Pontifical Urbanian University, Rome, 1962. Licence in scripture, Pontifical Urbanian University, Rome, 1964.
Ordained priest Coptic Diocese of Minya, Egypt, 1960. Pastor Fikyrak, Egypt, 1960—1961. Professor sacred scripture Maadi Seminary, Cairo, 1964—1977.
Ordained bishop, 1977. Bishop Coptic Diocese of Minya, 1977—2002. Patriarch Coptic Eparchy of Alexandria, since 2006.
Elevated to cardinal, 2010.