HOLY MAN: The spiritual leader of the...

HOLY MAN: The spiritual leader of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox church, one of the oldest Christian religions, will consecrate a new Santa Ana church Sept. 20. . . . More than 1,600 Southland followers are expected to attend the mass led by Pope Shenouda III. The Pope’s impending visit from Egypt is “something you can’t describe,” says congregation member Abdel Malak. “We’re very excited.”