Israel Sends Condolences to Egyptians for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel extended condolences to Egypt, to the Copt community and to the Egyptian people upon the passing of the Coptic Pope Shenouda III. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends Israel’s sincere condolences to Egypt, to the Copt community and to the Egyptian people upon the passing of the Coptic Pope Shenouda III. Pope Shenouda was an important spiritual leader who for many years was outstanding in his ministration to – …
Prime Minister and Nation of Australia offer Condolences to Copts over the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
This morning Australians woke to the sad news that Pope Shenouda III, Patriarch of Coptic Orthodox Church, has died in Egypt overnight. Pope Shenouda had served in religious life for sixty years. He was spiritual leader of his people for four decades. On behalf of all Australians, I offer my condolences to the Coptic community in this very sad hour. We know the eight million Coptic Christians in Egypt – and millions more worldwide – – …
Egyptian Politicians and Dignitaries offer Condolences for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
The Egyptian State Information Service (ESIS) issued a press release mourning the departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and expressing the condolences and sentiments of several prominent Egyptian politicians and dignitaries. ESIS also published a memorial website to His Holiness entitled Farewell to Pope Shenouda,” which can be accessed at http://www.sis.gov.eg/VR/popeshenouda/e/ehtml/link07en.htm. In its press release, ESIS wrote, An atmosphere of overwhelming grief prevailed in the Egyptian political scene over the death of Pope Shenouda III – …
Condolences of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Orthodox Church
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Orthodox Church, sent a letter of condolences to the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, which is summarized below. In addition, Archbishops Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of Tehran, and Nareg Alemezian represented His Holiness Aram I and the Catholicosate of Cilicia at the funeral of Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt, on Tuesday 20 March 2012. In his letter to the Holy Synod, Catholicos – …
Condolences of the European Commission for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
“I was deeply saddened to learn the news of the death of Pope Shenouda III, the Head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Pope Shenouda was a respected national and religious leader who has always strived for freedom of religion and belief. The best tribute Egypt could pay to his memory would be to fully protect these rights and preserve national unity. On behalf of the European Commission I would like to offer my – …