Recent update re HE Metropolitan Bakhomios

Recent update on the health of His Eminence Metropolitan Bakhomios of Boheira and Pentapolis by His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom

15 October 2014

His Eminence Metropolitan Bakhomios of Boheira and Pentapolis, and former Locum Tenens of the Coptic Orthodox Church, was discharged from hospital on Monday 13 October and is undergoing a period of continuing medical care in London before returning to Egypt.

We give thanks to God for his recovery, and pray that he may soon return to his diocese, his flock, and to the whole Church at the earliest possible time.

Further update on the health of His Eminence Metropolitan Bakhomios of Boheira and Pentapolis by His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom

24 September 2014

His Eminence Metropolitan Bakhomios of Boheira and Pentapolis, and former Locum Tenens of the Coptic Orthodox Church, has been moved to another hospital in London for rehabilitation and physiotherapy as a result of his improved health condition.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II 118th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch on the holy Apostolic See of Saint Mark has been in contact with Metropolitan Bakhomios on numerous occasions by telephone and has assumed responsibility for his arrangements and all medical expenses. A number of bishops from Egypt and other countries have visited His Eminence, and HG Bishop Biemen of Quos and Naqada will continue to accompany him throughout the course of his treatment.

We pray for his speedy recovery, that he may return to his diocese, his flock, and to the whole Church at the earliest possible time.

Public visits are still currently not permitted on medical advice.

8 September 2014

Update on the health of His Eminence Metropolitan Bakhomios of Boheira and Pentapolis by His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom

His Eminence Metropolitan Bakhomios of Boheira and Pentapolis, and former Locum Tenens of the Coptic Orthodox Church, was transported by air ambulance from Cairo to England on 27 August 2014, after which he was transferred and admitted to a London hospital for treatment. His Eminence was accompanied by His Grace Bishop Biemen of Quos and Naqada.

Physicians overseeing the treatment of His Eminence, including Professors Michael Henein and George Hanna report the following:

“Metropolitan Bakhomios was transferred from Egypt to England,  because of resistant fever and disturbed consciousness. He underwent detailed investigations which confirmed  the diagnosis of meningio-encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. He is currently receiving supportive care and treatment and has already shown signs of slight partial improvement. This disease varies in its prognosis between patients.”

We pray for his speedy recovery, that he may return to his diocese, his flock, and to the whole Church at the earliest possible time.

Visits are still currently not permitted on medical advice.