Congressman Sires mourns the recent passing of leader of Coptic Christian Church, Pope Shenouda III

Mar 20, 2012

Congressman Sires mourns the recent passing of leader of Coptic Christian Church, Pope Shenouda III

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Contact: Erica Daughtrey

Today we mourn the loss of a great leader and purveyor of faith and religious tolerance as we remember and embrace all that Pope Shenouda III has done for the Coptic Christian community in Egypt and around the world.  The beloved leader of the Coptic Christian church has provided immensurable contributions to further promote religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue among peoples of different faiths in Egypt and serves as an example of how communities of different faiths can work together and live in harmony around the world.

I extend my utmost condolences to the members of the Coptic Christian faith who reside in my district, in the United States, and around the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who mourn Pope Shenouda III on this day.

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