CMS Ireland and St Mark’s Parish, Newtownards, are hosting a special event with Dr Mouneer Anis, the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East and Bishop of the Diocese of Egypt, on Thursday 17th November.
The Archbishop will share his thoughts on the various ways in which the Church has responded to the Arab Spring.
– how the Church continues to practically support the poorest and most vulnerable communities in the aftermath of the revolution
– about his meetings with the military, senior politicians and religious authorities to discuss the future of a new more democratic government
– a brief update on the recent tragic events in Cairo
This meeting will be held in St Mark’s Parish Halls, Church Street, Newtownards at 7.30pm on Thursday 17th. Other speaking engagements for the Archbishop on Sunday 20th November : Hillsborough Parish at 10am and 11.30am; Kilmore Parish Church, Crossgar at 7.00pm
See report of October 19 in World News on this site.