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  • Tuesday ,20 March 2012
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Evangelical church celebrated a farewell for the Pope by dirge, documentary film and poems by him

By-Emad Tomas

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Tuesday ,20 March 2012

Evangelical church celebrated a farewell for the Pope by dirge, documentary film and poems by him

 During her weekly meeting, Evangelical church in El-Dobara palace held a ceremony on Sunday to say their farewell to Pope Shenouda III. The ceremony included dirges and a poem called 

“My beating heart” which is written by the Pope, as well as a documentary film about his life.
Rev. Sameh Hanna, one of church pastors, said that all churches of Egypt have lost a father and a great person, who used to say: “God exists” putting his trust in God, fasting and praying. Hanna paid his respect for all Egyptians.
Rev. Dr. Nagy Moris thanked God that He gave us an honest man like Pope Shenouda and supported him with His grace. He also thanked God that the long days of the Pope that were full of giving, love, hope as well as the ability to overcome the hardships. The Pope has opened his heart for his people setting an example of consecration of soul and heart for God, and serving his church.