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352 THE MODERN EGYPTIANS. [PART IL
The patriarch and bishops wear a turban of a
wider and rounder form than those of other persons ; much resembling the mukleh of the Muslim
'Ulama; but of the same dark colour as those of the
other Copts.
Turban of the Coptic Patriarch and Bishops.
The Metropolitan of the Abyssinians (" el-
Matran") is appointed by the Patriarch. He retains
his office for life; and resides in Abyssinia.
A bishop ("Uskuf") is generally (or, I am told,
always) chosen from among the monks; and continues, like the patriarch, to conform with their
regulations. The canons of the church do not require that bishops should be monks ; but unmarried
men, or widowers, were formerly always chosen
for the episcopal office. The number of bishops is
twelve.
An Archpriest (" Kummus") is elevated from the
order of common priests. The archpriests are
numerous.
A priest (" Kasees") must have been a deacon :
he must be without bodily defect, at least thirty-
three years of age, and a person who has never
| Title | An account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians - 2 |
| Creator | Lane, Edward William |
| Publisher | C. Knight and Co. |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Date | 1842 |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000364 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | 352 THE MODERN EGYPTIANS. [PART IL The patriarch and bishops wear a turban of a wider and rounder form than those of other persons ; much resembling the mukleh of the Muslim 'Ulama; but of the same dark colour as those of the other Copts. Turban of the Coptic Patriarch and Bishops. The Metropolitan of the Abyssinians (" el- Matran") is appointed by the Patriarch. He retains his office for life; and resides in Abyssinia. A bishop ("Uskuf") is generally (or, I am told, always) chosen from among the monks; and continues, like the patriarch, to conform with their regulations. The canons of the church do not require that bishops should be monks ; but unmarried men, or widowers, were formerly always chosen for the episcopal office. The number of bishops is twelve. An Archpriest (" Kummus") is elevated from the order of common priests. The archpriests are numerous. A priest (" Kasees") must have been a deacon : he must be without bodily defect, at least thirty- three years of age, and a person who has never |
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