For
immediate use
5 March
2014
Coptic Orthodox Church UK
Media and Communications Office
Media and Communications Office
Coptic
Orthodox Church (Europe)
Media and Communications Office
Media and Communications Office
Women
from 170 countries and regions across the world, including the United Kingdom,
will pray for Egypt on Women’s World Day of Prayer (WWDP) on 7 March 2014.
A number of women from the Coptic Orthodox Community in
the United Kingdom will be speaking at a variety of church and community
services across the country on the role of women in Egypt and their
contribution to their societies. They will also comment on the challenges faced
by women in light of the recent uprisings.
Congregants from various denominations will gather across
the world to show solidarity in prayer for women in Egypt and the Christian
presence in the region, increasing awareness of the ongoing plight of these
significant members of society.
Commenting on the
WWDP 2014, His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox
Church in the United Kingdom said:
"It is humbling
that tens of thousands of people will gather across the world to pray for Egypt
and it’s women who have played a significant, powerful, and responsible role throughout
the vast history of Egypt and most significantly now over the past three years.
As Christians we consider prayer to be one of our greatest supports, and this
support at this particular time is very much appreciated as Egypt continues
through this formative stage."
This initiative comes after millions of women took to the
streets as part of the ongoing demonstrations and rallies that have taken place
over the past three years in Egypt.
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