Ecumenical Day of Prayer and Solidarity for Christians Suffering in Egypt
As the world follows the unfortunate events affecting Christians in Egypt and experiences the pain and injustice they face because of their faith, the Coptic Orthodox bishops of the United States, including Their Graces Bishop Serapion, Bishop Youssef, Bishop Macarious, Bishop David, and Bishop Michael have called for a Day of Prayer and Solidarity on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.Confident in the promise of God that “the gates of hell shall not prevail against – …
H.H. Pope Shenouda III Discusses Recent Events in Al Omraniya and an Al Ahraam Article
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III addresses questions during his Wednesday Spiritual Meeting concerning the recent events in Al Omraniya, Giza, Egypt and an unfortunate and slanderous article in Al Ahraam Newspaper. We continue to pray for the peace of the Church, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, and all injustice in the world. H.264 H.264 H.264 H.264
H.G. Bishop Theodosius of Giza Explains the Recent Events in Omraniya
On Wednesday, November 24, Egyptian police violently clashed with Coptic Christians in the neighborhood of Omraniyya, Giza as a result of a dispute over building permits for a Coptic Orthodox Christian community center which the community seeks to convert into a church. This most recent sectarian violence against Copts has left two students dead, at least 67 injured, and over 150 arrested. In the videos below, His Grace Bishop Theodosius of Giza narrates the details – …