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Date: 26 July 2012
The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK
Media and Public Relations Office
Media and Public Relations Office
The Coptic Cathedral of St George at The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK will ring its bells in unison with churches across the country signifying the first day of the Olympics.
On Friday 27 July at 8:12am, the Coptic Cathedral of St George at The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK will ring its bells in unison with churches across the country, signifying the first day of the Olympics.
As part of the unifying effort to encourage a spirit of peace, community and excitement for the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics, His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of The Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom said the following:
“2012 has been a mixed year of festive celebrations and economic struggles, and this historic third hosting of the Olympic Games in London brings hope of greater social interaction, hope and prosperity. We celebrate as a nation and as nations together, praying for joy, safety and peace. We also pray for those who are organising, participating and supporting, that God may bless this time for them, and keep this empowering and unifying spirit alive for months and years to come.”
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The Coptic Orthodox Church UK
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