Statement from Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church, United Kingdom
In response to what was published on the website of Alyoum7, as originating from Middle East News Agency (London), I have noticed a lack of precision in the report of my interview with BBC World regarding the matter of unrest in Imbaba. My comments are therefore as follows:
There was no mention of this incident being a ‘isolated incident’ but that it is part of a series of similar incidents, starting with the attack on the church of Atfih, which is alarming
There was no mention in the article of my comment that the revolution was a nationalistic one, void of religious separation, and that extremist directions will jeopardise the continuity of the nationalist direction of a ‘new’ Egypt
With respect to the Supreme Military Council, I clearly stated that although the church was built, what was needed was to bring to justice the perpetrators of this crime so that we would not find ourselves in this situation in Imbaba today
Maintaining the right to the correction of misrepresentation, an investigation into, and correction of, this article will be demanded due to the sensitivity of the matter at hand.
بيان من الأنبا انجيلوس الأسقف العام بالمملكة المتحدة
رداً على مانشر على موقع اليوم السابع نقلاً عن وكالة أنباء الشرق الأوسط - لندن لوحظ أنه لم يتم تحري الدقة في نقل الحديث الذي جرى مع هيئة ألاذاعة البريطانية تعقيباً على أحدث امبابة كما يلي
لم يتم ذكر أن ماحدث هو حالة خاصة ولكن ذكر أن تسلسل ألأحداث الأخيرة منذ ماحدث بكنيسة أطفيح يدعو إلى القلق
لم يرد في الخبر ماقيل أن الثورة حينما قامت كانت تمثل جموع المصريين بدون تمييز ديني أو مذهبي ولكن الفكر المتطرف يهدد إستمرار الفكر الوطني وبداية عصر جديد لمصر
في صدد ذكر المجلس الأعلى للقوات المسلحة تم التعليق أنه بالرغم من اعادة بناء الكنيسة المنهدمة بواسطة المجلس كان المطلوب تقديم المتسبب للمحاكمة لكي لا نجد أنفسنا في الوضع الحالي في امبابة
عملاً بحق الرد سوف يطلب تصحيح الخبر وتحري الدقة المطلوبة نظراً لحساسية الموقف
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
The Church of Egypt Prays for Egypt
My dear sisters and brothers,
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Over the past few weeks there has been a level of uncertainty and instability connected with Egypt and its future, but we have seen millions cling to God, confident in His love and promises, both for the land and its people. At the same time, we see this is a moment for the celebration of a new era in Egypt; we are thankful for God’s blessing, and excited about the changes and His work through them. We pray for our Lord to provide wisdom, direction and guidance now as we enter a new phase of change, that He may oversee the provision of unity, equality, prosperity, safety, joy and peace for all. Indeed it is time to remember and be thankful for His loving message in the Book of Isaiah “Blessed is Egypt, My people...”
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Over the past few weeks there has been a level of uncertainty and instability connected with Egypt and its future, but we have seen millions cling to God, confident in His love and promises, both for the land and its people. At the same time, we see this is a moment for the celebration of a new era in Egypt; we are thankful for God’s blessing, and excited about the changes and His work through them. We pray for our Lord to provide wisdom, direction and guidance now as we enter a new phase of change, that He may oversee the provision of unity, equality, prosperity, safety, joy and peace for all. Indeed it is time to remember and be thankful for His loving message in the Book of Isaiah “Blessed is Egypt, My people...”
I invite you to join me and hundreds of other Egyptians for a day on which "The Church of Egypt Pray for Egypt Day" at the Coptic Orthodox Church Centre on Saturday 5th March from 10.30am to 4.30pm. This will be the day that Egyptian Christians in the United Kingdom from various denominations come together with one heart to pray together for Egypt, joined by members of the wider Egyptian community.
We will share in both Liturgical and non-Liturgical prayer and worship. Lunch will be provided, and the day will be a wonderful opportunity to gather in fellowship.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at Events@CopticCentre.com
I look forward to seeing you on the day, and leave you in the love and care of our gracious Lord.
+Bishop Angaelos
General Bishop
Coptic Orthodox Church
United Kingdom
Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BishopAngaelos
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Friday, 4 February 2011
Prayer for Egypt
My dear friends,
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Today we remember the words of the Lord our God: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:11-13).
As we all ask questions that appear to have no answer, we must remember that, as quoted above, God already has the answer, and that is one based on His unchanging heart towards us; the answer is one of peace, a future and hope. Our hearts and thoughts are with our brothers and sisters in Egypt, so let us raise those hearts to God today, asking peace and direction for all in Egypt, knowing that we are all in God’s hands, and remembering the reassuring words of our Lord Jesus Christ, "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1).
Asking protection for the protestors, restraint for the army and police, wisdom for those in power, and peace and protection for the whole blessed land, let us pray today with peace in our hearts, and power and confidence in our God, knowing that He is always faithful in all His promises.
Raising my heart and hands with you today, I leave you in the love and care of our gracious Lord.
+Bishop Angaelos
General Bishop
Coptic Orthodox Church
United Kingdom
Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BishopAngaelos
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Website: www.CopticCentre.com
Also visit www.BishopAngaelos.org
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Today we remember the words of the Lord our God: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:11-13).
As we all ask questions that appear to have no answer, we must remember that, as quoted above, God already has the answer, and that is one based on His unchanging heart towards us; the answer is one of peace, a future and hope. Our hearts and thoughts are with our brothers and sisters in Egypt, so let us raise those hearts to God today, asking peace and direction for all in Egypt, knowing that we are all in God’s hands, and remembering the reassuring words of our Lord Jesus Christ, "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1).
Asking protection for the protestors, restraint for the army and police, wisdom for those in power, and peace and protection for the whole blessed land, let us pray today with peace in our hearts, and power and confidence in our God, knowing that He is always faithful in all His promises.
Raising my heart and hands with you today, I leave you in the love and care of our gracious Lord.
+Bishop Angaelos
General Bishop
Coptic Orthodox Church
United Kingdom
Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BishopAngaelos
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Website: www.CopticCentre.com
Also visit www.BishopAngaelos.org
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