(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The egyptian coptic orthodox church has commended the uae under the leadership of the president his highness shaikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan for its policy of religious tolerance towards other religions.
it hailed the nation for consolidating the concepts of brotherhood among religions and working to spread the values of love and peace throughout the world.
during the celebration of easter in the cathedral in abu dhabi father isaac al anba bishoy pastor of the cathedral of saint antony for coptic orthodox in abu dhabi extended his appreciation to shaikh khalifa; his highness shaikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum vice-president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai; their highnesses the members of the supreme council and rulers of the emirates; and general shaikh mohammed bin zayed al nahyan crown prince of abu dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the uae armed forces for the the uae’s tireless efforts to achieve equality and brotherhood among the people of all religions.
ihab imam hamouda ambassador of the arab republic of egypt to the uae extended his thanks to the uae government and its people under the leadership of shaikh khalifa for historical stands in supporting egypt and its people to regain its position amid its regional and arab surroundings.
the egyptian ambassador conveyed the greetings of adli mansour the interim president of the arab republic of egypt to coptic egyptians living in the uae on the occasion of easter.
the ceremony was attended by representatives of presidential court the office of the crown prince of abu dhabi and the general authority for islamic affairs and endowments. the ceremony was also attended by the heads and members of christian denominations in abu dhabi.
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