CAIRO, August 20, 2022: On Friday, Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese met with the families of those who had died and been hurt in the fire that had started at Abu Sefein Church in Giza earlier in the week.
The pope sent his condolences to the families of the victims and said that, despite the intense pain we feel in the wake of the tragedy, what happened will result in many blessings.
In the northern governorate, a church caught fire, killing 41 people and injuring 14.
The awful incident on Sunday has left the nation in mourning, and during the past day, it has received condolences from all around the world.
In a message to Pope Tawadros II and the families of the martyrs, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extended his sympathy.
Sisi said on Facebook that he had ordered all state institutions to provide the victims and their families with all kinds of care.
People from all around the world have called and cabled Egypt in large numbers to offer their grief for the victims.
The relatives of those killed in the catastrophic fire that destroyed the Coptic Church in Imamba, Giza, would each receive LE 100,000 in compensation, according to Egyptian officials.
According to the announcement made by the minister of social solidarity and prime minister of Egypt, Moustafa Madbouli, each injured citizen will get LE 20,000 in compensation.
Regarding the Giza church fire, Pope Francis said: “Despite our deep resentment, what happened will have many blessings.” ”
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