History
The Episcopal-Anglican Diocese of Egypt has played a pivotal role in advancing interfaith dialogue and peace, most notably through its contribution to the landmark agreement between the Anglican Communion Worldwide and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, signed on 30 January 2002 at Lambeth Palace in London. This historic accord laid the foundation for a deep and enduring partnership. Since then, the Anglican Diocese and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif have collaborated on numerous community initiatives across Egypt and have co-hosted an annual interfaith dialogue meeting, fostering mutual understanding and respect.
In 2022, this longstanding cooperation was institutionalized with the founding of the Centre of Christian-Muslim Understanding and Partnership (CCMUP). The Centre was created to unify and strengthen these joint efforts under one dedicated body, ensuring their growth and sustainability for future generations. The vision for CCMUP was created by Archbishop-Emeritus Dr. Mouneer Anis, Archbishop-Emeritus of the Anglican Province of Alexandria. To bring this vision to life, Archbishop Dr. Samy Shehata, Archbishop of the Anglican Province of Alexandria, asked Archbishop-Emeritus Mouneer to establish the Centre and serve as its founding director. In addition, His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, strongly supported the establishment of CCMUP and initiated close cooperation between Al-Azhar & CCMUP.
Archbishop Samy Fawzy Shehata
Archbishop Samy Fawzy Shehata was ordained as a deacon in 1990, and as a priest in 1991, and consecrated bishop in 2017. 
In 2022 he succeeded the Rt. Rev. Dr. Mouneer Hanna Anis as the second Archbishop of the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria, and the diocesan bishop of Egypt. He received his PhD from the University of Birmingham in 2002, and has lectured in theology at the Alexandria School of Theology since 2005.
Our Trustees:
- H.E. The Most Rev. Dr. Samy Fawzy Shehata, Archbishop of the Anglican/Episcopal Province of Alexandria (Chairman)
- H.E. Dr. Ziad Bahaa El Din, former Deputy Prime Minister of Egypt
- H.E. Dr. Moustafa El Fiki, former Ambassador & President of Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- H.E. Dr Nazir Ayad, Grand Mufti of Egypt
- H.E. Ambassador Raouf Saad, former Assistant Minister for Foreign affairs
- Fr. Rafiq Graich of the Catholic Church in Egypt
- Dr. Sameh Fawzy, General Director at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- H.E. Chancellor Adly Houssein, former Governor of Menoufia
- Dr Girgis Saleh, former Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches
To support our mission: combating extremism, and promoting peace, understanding and cooperation between people of different beliefs and backgrounds in Egypt and beyond, you can donate to the Centre or support us in other ways. You’re more than welcome to contact us at: info@ccmup.org and visit the Centre, we’d be glad to meet in-person and share with you our life-transforming projects.