Spokesman of the Coptic Orthodox Church announced that the foundation stone of the first Coptic Church in Gabon was laid this month at the Gabonese capital Libreville.
The foundation stone of St. Mary and St. Mark Church was laid by Abba Antonious Markos, General Bishop of African Affairs, and Father Marcos Sobhi.
The celebration was attended by Ahmed Bakr, Egypt’s ambassador to Gabon and several officials.