Its first meeting was held on February 18 , 2013 , at Saint Mark 's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo , and was chaired by Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria .
The council 's formation was announced in January 2013 .
council 's first meeting was held on February 18 , 2013 , at Saint Mark 's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo , and was chaired by Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria .
The council 's formation was announced in January 2013 .