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Monofeya Bishop Praises City Religious Sites
The report states that Archbishop Benjamin, Bishop of Menoufia, confirmed that there are 110 designated locations for worship services, with work currently underway at 18 new sites. This is part of an effort to meet the increasing needs of churches in the governorate. He explained that the number of Christian families in Menoufia has risen from 10,000 during the eras of Sadat and Mubarak to approximately 25,000 today, which has necessitated the construction of large churches to avoid repeated demolitions caused by population growth. He also emphasized that the Church Buildings Law pertains to regulating existing churches and does not relate to constructing new ones. Furthermore, President Sisi places special importance on building churches and mosques in new cities, reflecting a presidential directive aimed at preventing the use of apartments as illegal churches. The bishop sees this as a positive step and a significant advance in serving Copts, praising the President’s visit to the cathedral and his decisions to facilitate the procedures for building churches.
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