Sisi Sends Messages of Tranquility for Egyptians attending Eve mass

CAIRO - 6 January 2020: Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sisi gave a speech on Monday during his visit to Christmas Eve mass at the Cathedral of Christ’s Nativity held in the New Administrative Capital.



The president made sure to assure the Egyptian Copts not to be afraid as long as the nation remains united against all sinister plans and plots, adding that Egyptians must be aware of their responsibility to preserve the interests of their country.



Al Sisi asserted that the strife should not make Egyptians afraid and unable to celebrate their religious festivals, he asked God to inspire Egyptians the means to protect the unity of their country. The president concluded his brief speech by saluting the Egyptian Copts and the attendees for their celebration, whishing them merry Christmas and a happy new year.



President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has attended the 2020 Christmas Eve mass at the Cathedral of Christ’s Nativity in the New Administrative Capital on Monday.

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria led Christmas mass, which has been attended by 11 Ministers, a number of lawmakers and state officials.

On his official Twitter account, President Abdel Fatah al Sisi wished all Egyptian Coptic Christians a Merry Christmas, praying to Allah to bless and protect the nation.



Last year, President Sisi attended the mass at the Catherdal, extended his best wishes to all Coptic Christians, and congratulated them on the inauguration of the Cathedral.

Coptic Orthodox Christians, who represent approximately 90 percent of Egypt’s Christians, break their 43-day fast and celebrate Christmas on 7 January based on the Coptic calendar.