JERUSALEM/GENEVA, 17 February 2015 (LWI) – Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) has assured the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt of prayers and solidarity from the Lutheran communion following the recent killings of Coptic Christians by extremists affiliated to the militant group IS. In … [Read more…]
JERUSALEM, 11 October 2011 – Following the recent events in Egypt, Bishop Munib Younan released the following statement today of prayer and concern for the people of Egypt. Please continue to hold the people of Egypt in your thoughts and prayers. Statement of Prayer and Concern for the People of Egypt Bishop Dr. Munib A. … [Read more…]
JERUSALEM, January 3, 2011 – Bishop Younan released a statement today denouncing the recent violence against Coptic Christians in Egypt. Younan speaks strongly in his statement, saying: “Here in the Middle East, where the three monotheistic religions affirm the core values of love of God and love of neighbor, it is utterly impossible to carry … [Read more…]