The Canadian Coptic Clergy met at St. Mark’s Church in Toronto on Tuesday, January 12 to discuss the Church response to the latest events on the persecution to Copts which occurred in Nag Hammadi on January 6, 2010. The Clergy have agreed to the following resolutions:
+ The Clergy members will visit the Egyptian Ambassador in Ottawa on Thursday January 14 on behalf of the congregations in Canada to present an official letter to be handed to the Egyptian president as a formal protest against the persecution of Christians in Egypt and to seek some resolutions.
+ All the Coptic congregations in South Western Ontario will gather in a combined prayer meeting on Sunday, January 17 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Location will follow.
+ Donations will be accepted to be directed to the victims in Nag Hammadi. St. Abraam Charity in Mississauga will be transfer these relief funds.
+ The congregations will publish some ads in the media condemning the persecution of Christians in Egypt.
+ An ongoing committee will be formulated to take preventative actions and to continue observing any similar incidents in the future.
+ The Church will approach members of the parliament to bring awareness of the situation.
+ All Coptic congregations along with the youth have the freedom to voice their opinions as long as it is done in the most Christian and respectful manner.
To read the official press release from the Coptic Archdiocese in North America, press here