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2. Report on church response to poverty in Egypt
Date of source: Friday, August 31, 2007
The following presents a report on poverty in Egypt, and specifically how this issue is being addressed by the Coptic Orthodox Church in an attempt to alleviate the suffering of Egyptians.
60. Security surrounds a church in Sohag and prevents prayers and priests from leaving on the pretext of protecting them from Muslims
Date of source: Friday, April 6, 2007
Security officers acted to prevent laymen and priests from leaving a church in the village of Najc al-Qasrīyah following the service. The officers stated that the action was taken in order to protect the Christians from harm.
17. Has the time come to release this church?
Date of source: Sunday, February 4, 2001
A Presidential decree removed from the governors their right to make decisions on renovation or restoration requests, for places of worship, giving this right to the relevant authorities within the governorates instead. The governor of Assiut sent letters to the relevant authorities within the...
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