On February 1, the priest Awad Flemon of Al-Iman Church in Alexandria explained how officials closed his church five years ago, leaving it partially constructed. Although the congregation had been hopeful that the church would eventually reopen, local officials have now taken the decision to demolish the building, prompting Fr. Flemon to “issue an appeal to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi asking him to produce a building permit to allow him to resume construction of the church once again.” Like others, he too had issued numerous requests to local authorities, but they were ignored.

Stephen says
God is watching u Muslims leaders n imams n will destroy all yr lands, ppl n development soon bcos of yr Lies, unbelief, stubbornness, & ignorance.
Del says
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Westman says
Another flagrant example of “compulsion in and by a certain religion”.
Islam is the unique religion of compulsion – show up to prayer or get burned by Muhammad’s order, infidels must join, pay the jizya, or die, become a slave to a sex fiend after he kills your husband, be controlled and “subdued” as a Christian congregation, leave Islam and you die. How merciful, compulsionate, and disgraceful.
Dar says
I’m sure there are any number of *** who will gladly demolish this church without a permit.
celticwarriorcanada says
The Church Of Alexandria : If Westerners and Especially Christians in the west ! Could only grasp or take hold of What An Advanced Progressive Society and Culture Alexandrian ( Egyptian ) Christianity Produced . Their Theologians and Bishops were Intellectual Giants in the same Category as Americas Jonathan Edwards or Britain’s now long deceased theological Genius John Owen . Even a cursory reading of Either the Brave Athanasius or THE Brilliant Clement Of Alexandria should convince Intelligent Readers !!! Oh that God Would once again Pour out THE HOLY SPIRIT on Egypt , and Restore The Great Coptic Legacy and Culture !!!
opinen says
Although the congregation had been hopeful that the church would eventually reopen, local officials have now taken the decision to demolish the building, prompting Fr. Where did you get this information?