The Saint Mark Cathedral in Abbasiya celebrated Coptic Christmas on Tuesday as Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria welcomed hundreds of celebrating Christians. Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfiq visited Pope Tawadros II to congratulate him and all Christians, expressing sincere congratulations from the behalf of the entire police force. He praised the Egyptian church’s role in spreading tolerance across all the people of the nation, as Egyptian history shows that the church has always been confronting efforts to divide Egyptians. Pope Tawadros II praised the police’s efforts and sacrifices in facing the challenges of the current era. He stressed the people’s support towards the security services as they carried out tasks to ensure the nation’s security and stability.

Source: Egypt Independent January 08, 2020 09:11 UTC