Emmanuel Bishay

Emmanuel Bishay (born Khaled Ayad Bishay on 5 January 1972) is an Egyptian Coptic Catholic hierarch who has served as the Bishop of the Eparchy of Luxor since 2016. He concurrently serves as the Apostolic Visitator for Coptic Catholic faithful in Europe since 2022.

He was ordained a priest on 25 September 1995 by Bishop Kyrillos William for the Eparchy of Sohag.

Episcopate On 16 April 2016, Pope Francis confirmed his election by the Synod of the Coptic Catholic Church as the Bishop of the Eparchy of Luxor, succeeding Youhannes Ezzat Zakaria Badir. Upon his election, he chose the episcopal name Emmanuel.

As bishop, Bishay has been active in promoting interfaith dialogue and national unity in Egypt, frequently highlighting the shared cultural fabric between Egyptian Muslims and Christians, particularly in the face of sectarian tensions and terrorism.

On 30 September 2022, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Bishay as the Apostolic Visitator for Coptic Catholic faithful in Europe.