sentences:  General Congregation Council
  
  General Congregation Council () is part of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria and represents the laity of the Church, it is also known as the Coptic Orthodox Lay Council
  
  Established in February 1874  during the vacancy time of the Patriarchal Throne before the election of Pope Cyril V of Alexandria.The order for its establishment was issued by Isma'il Pasha who was, then, the Khedive of Egypt.