Egypt
THE DIOCESE OF EGYPT WITH NORTH AFRICA AND THE HORN OF AFRICA
Countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti
DIOCESE PROFILE:
Primate: The Most Revd. Dr Mouneer Hanna Anis
Provincial Secretary: The Revd. Hanna Mansour
Provincial Treasurer: The Revd. Canon William Schwartz
The Christian Church in Egypt and the Episcopal Church has grown up as a result of missionary work and Chaplaincies established during the time of British political influence. The old Cathedral in Cairo was demolished in 1978 to make way for new road works. It was replaced by a modern building which is now a centre for worship and work among a lively fellowship of Christians, many of them refugees from their own lands.
The work in hospitals, clinics, the Joint Relief Ministry for those displaced by economic and political upheaval, the Boulac Social Centre which ministers to the poor in Egypt and the Deaf Unit places great demand on the resources of so small a community, and support is needed for rehabilitation projects in Egypt and the care of orphans in Ethiopia.
A particular challenge is presented by the opportunities among young people in Egypt and ecumenical co-operation with the older Churches of other traditions is an important facet of life in the Diocese.
Within the borders of the Diocese there are also Anglican Chaplaincies in All Saints Cathedral, Cairo, Alexandria, Tunis, Algiers (currently without a full-time chaplain due to political upheaval), Libya, Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Eritrea (Asmara) where expatriate Christians are welcomed to worship. Arabic speaking services take place also at All Saints’ Cathedral in Cairo, St. Michael and All Angels, Heliopolis, The Good Shepherd, Giza, Jesus Light of the World, Old Cairo and St. Mark’s, Menouf. The Chaplaincy of Port Said is currently not occupied by a permanent chaplain but services are held on Friday mornings by a rota of clergy.
Who are we?
We are the Episcopal/Anglican Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa within the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East and part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
What is our faith?
We, the Episcopal/Anglican Church of the Diocese of Egypt and North Africa, uphold and proclaim the faith of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, which is founded on the teaching of the Scriptures, and is expressed by the Anglican Tradition (Book of Common Prayer, 39 Articles, Ordinal) and theCreeds (Nicene, Athanasius, Apostles).
What is our mission?
Our mission is to build up the Church of Christ through sound teaching of scripture, worship and dedicated holistic service to our communities. We are devoted to dialogue and cooperation with the other Christian denominations and other Faiths among which we live.
What are our goals?
1. To reach the unreached for Christ
2. To train believers for leadership, service and mission.
3. To proclaim the Gospel of Christ through holistic ministry.
4. To build bridges with other denominations and faiths.
CONTACT
Diocese of Egypt,
President Bishop of the Episcopal/Anglican
Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East
P.O Box 87 Zamalek
Cairo, Egypt, 11211
Tel. +2027380821
Fax. +20227358941