On behalf of Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli, Cairo Governor Khaled Abdel Aal witnessed the Armenian Catholic Patriarch Easter celebration Saturday led by the Armenian Catholic Bishop of Alexandria, Krikor Augustine Kusa, at St. Therese Armenian Catholic Church in Misr El-Gadidah neighborhood.
Also in attendance were the Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs, Soha El-Gendy, Deputy Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber, Chief of Misr El-Gadidah District Hossam Labib, and several senior officials.
During the celebration, Abdel Aal extended his greetings on Easter, praising the spirit of love and respect between Egyptian Christians and Muslims. He also asserted that these celebrations across the country, whether religious or national, send a message to the world that Egypt is a country of safety and security.
For his part, Bishop Kusa said that these days witness several celebrations, as we celebrate today Easter, and in a few days, Eid Al-Fitr, reflecting the unity and coherence of Egyptian people.
Meanwhile, Abdel Aal directed district chiefs earlier to intensify inspection campaigns ahead of the Egyptian Coptic celebration of Easter. He also ordered raising the efficiency of churches’ surrounding streets, upgrading street light poles, removing abandoned and dilapidated vehicles, and banning parking near churches.
Source: Media Department, Cairo Governorate
