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Areas of Our Work Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory Egypt Lebanon BibleLands' People and Vacancies Annual Report |
Episcopal Diocese of Egypt, North Africa
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Where are they? What do they do?
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Cairo Administer the many ministries meeting the physical and economic needs of the region – demonstrating the love of Christ through action. A whole range of projects, including the Deaf Unit, Refuge Egypt and the Harpur Memorial Hospital, all supported by BibleLands. |
More Infomation:
Founded: 1945
Director: Dr Bahig Ramzay
Beginnings:
Anglican missionaries arrived in Egypt 1825 and the first Anglican Church was built in 1839. In 1945, the Diocese of Egypt, North Africa and the Horn of Egypt was formed, covering a huge geographical area. All the missionary organisations in the Middle East at that time recognised there was already a Christian presence and that the ancient Coptic Orthodox Church was the natural means of witnessing to the Gospel. Overt evangelism would have complicated political and mercantile relationships, therefore mission took place through the form of service and these traditions have continued.
Activities:
The Diocese administers many ministries in the region including several of BibleLands Overseas Partners. It also supports schools for Sudanese refugee children, rehabilitation projects, vocational training for women and children, literacy classes, youth clubs, micro-enterprise programmes, nursery schools, and care centres for the elderly.
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