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New Coptic Pope Picked By Blindfolded Boy As Part Of Lottery Selection System [PICS]
05 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone in Religion, World
Egypt’s Coptic Christians elected a new Pope yesterday for the first time since 1971. Bishop Tawadros was named the 118th Pope in an altar lottery when a blindfolded boy picked one of three names out of a glass chalice at the altar.
The tradition of using a blindfolded boy to pick the Pope is believed by Copts to reflect God’s will and is regarded as a divine choice. The boy was picked from a line-up of 12 boys after a ceremony of nearly four hours.
Tawadros replaces Pope Shenouda III who died in March this year. More images from the ceremony can be seen below:
[Source: Daily Mail]
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