Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Iran cracks down on Christians while Saudi Arabia allows a Coptic mass

Julie Ensor reports in the Telegraph,
Iran has arrested more than 100 Christians in the last week, charities report, amid a growing crackdown by the Islamic Republic.
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On the other hand, Stoyan Zaimov reports in the Christian Post,
Arabian news reports have shared photos and information about what is believed to be the first ever Coptic church mass conducted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Cairo Scene reported on a translation from Al Watan, which explained that Egyptian Bishop Ava Morkos of Shobra El Kheima conducted the historic mass. Morkos had been invited by Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, and was allowed to bring over the necessary items from Cairo to perform the Mass.

The ceremony was held over two days in the house of a Coptic resident in Saudi Arabia, with several Coptic families invited to attend.
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