• 18 October 2011

Most Rev Dr Mouneer Anis (Diocese of Egypt) to speak in the diocese

On Thursday 17th November, we will be able to hear first–hand of the various ways in which the Church has responded to the Arab Spring.

CMS Ireland and St Mark’s Parish (Newtownards) are hosting a special event with Dr Mouneer Anis, the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East and Bishop of the Diocese of Egypt.

Please join us for this very special event to hear the Archbishop share:

  • how the Church continues to practically support the poorest and most vulnerable communities in the aftermath of the revolution

  • about his meetings with the military, senior politicians and religious authorities to discuss the future of a new more democratic government

  • a brief update on the recent tragic events in Cairo

St Mark’s Parish Halls, Church Street, Newtownards at 7.30pm on Thursday 17th November 2011.

Other speaking engagements for the Archbishop on Sunday 20th November 

  • Hillsborough Parish at 10am and 11.30am

  • Kilmore Parish Church, Crossgar at 7.00pm