Relationship With Pope Shenouda III
During the 1950s, Father Matta was at one time spiritual father and confessor of the man who became Pope Shenouda III. Pope Shenouda acknowledged Father Matta El-Meskeen, whom he calls "my father monk" in the introduction to his book Intelaq Al-Rouh (The Release of the Spirit).
But there seem to have been some major disagreements between both leaders and their followers, e.g., in relation to the concept of theosis and also regarding Father Matta's position on Mark 16. Pope Shenouda's reply concerning the theological and dogmatic opinions of Fr. Matta (Arabic RealAudio; recorded in 1991/2003) and HE Metropolitan Bishoy's lecture about Fr Matta. (Arabic Audio; recorded on 18 September 2006).
Pope Shenouda visited St Macarius monastery in November 1996, a date which coincided with the silver jubilee of his consecration as pope, and was warmly welcomed by Father Matta who described the visit as a "special blessing".
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