PRESS
RELEASE
For
immediate use
8 July
2013
Coptic Orthodox Church UK
Media and Communications Office
Coptic Orthodox Church (Europe)
Media and Communications Office
Statement by His
Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of The Coptic Orthodox Church in the
United Kingdom announcing three days of prayer for Egypt
After
witnessing millions of Egyptians across the whole nation and from all walks of
life standing together to peacefully express their desire for a new Egypt, it
is unfortunate that this unified effort is being undermined by needless
violence and bloodshed.
At this
formative time, the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom dedicates
three days (Tuesday 9 July – Thursday 11 July) of prayer for peace,
reconciliation and an end to needless violence and loss of life in Egypt.
These three
days represent the end of the Fast of the Apostles for Coptic Orthodox
Christians and the beginning of the month of Ramadan for Muslims, and so we
invite every Egyptian and all our friends in the United Kingdom to join us in
prayer for the sake of the many millions whose lives are now affected in Egypt.
For the good
of Egypt, it is imperative that all parties work towards a common future,
realising that any lives taken are those of fellow Egyptians. We continue to
pray for unity and reconciliation, confident that the spirit that has been
developing over the past two years and culminated in June 30 2013 will endure
over these vital weeks and months ahead.
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