Posted on: July 7, 2020 4:26 PMEgyptian religious leaders welcome new Episcopal / Anglican Province of AlexandriaThe new Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria, whose inauguration was announced last week, has been described as “one of the pillars of religious dialogue and cultural interaction” in Egypt by the Grand Imam of al-Azhar, Dr Ahmed Tayeb. In a message after the announcement was made, Sheilk Tayeb said that the Episcopal / Anglican Church in Egypt was one of the pillars of national coexistence and an active member of the Egyptian family. “We cherish the communication with the Anglican Church and the continuation of religious dialogue and cultural interaction between religions”, he said. The formation of the new Province was also welcomed by the Council of Muslim Elders in Egypt. Responding with thanks to the messages of support, Archbishop Mouneer expressed his hope that the new Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria would contribute to enhancing interaction between followers of different religions.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 07, 2020 16:18 UTC