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March 22, 2012

Condolences of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Orthodox Church

His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Orthodox Church, sent a letter of condolences to the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, which is summarized below. In addition, Archbishops Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of Tehran, and Nareg Alemezian represented His Holiness Aram I and the Catholicosate of Cilicia at the funeral of Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt, on Tuesday 20 March 2012. In his letter to the Holy Synod, Catholicos – …

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March 22, 2012

Condolences of the European Commission for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

“I was deeply saddened to learn the news of the death of Pope Shenouda III, the Head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Pope Shenouda was a respected national and religious leader who has always strived for freedom of religion and belief. The best tribute Egypt could pay to his memory would be to fully protect these rights and preserve national unity. On behalf of the European Commission I would like to offer my – …

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March 22, 2012

Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers Condolences

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Amr in his name and on behalf of all members of the Foreign Ministry, offers the deepest condolences to all Egyptians, Christians and Muslims, on the passing of Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of All Africa on the Holy Apostolic See of Saint Mark the Evangelist. Egypt has lost one of its best men, who attempted throughout his life to preserve the national unity of Egypt – …

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March 22, 2012

Condolences of the Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Los Angeles (Arabic)

The Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt has issued a letter of condolence to Coptic Christians for the departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. You may read the Arabic letter at this link. Condolences of Consulate General.pdf2.3 MB

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March 22, 2012

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain offers Tribute to Pope Shenouda III

Delegated by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Minister of State for Implementation Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Mutawa today conveyed the condolences of HM the King, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, Bahrain Government and people to members of the Holy Synod following the death of the Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church His Holiness Shenouda – …

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