emirates7 - In an atmosphere of spirituality filled with love, faith, and unity, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, participated in the Easter celebrations on Saturday evening at St. Anthony’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Abu Dhabi.
The celebration, hosted by the church, welcomed religious and diplomatic dignitaries, including Sherif Issa, Ambassador of Egypt to the UAE.
Sheikh Nahyan was warmly received by Reverend Beshoy Fakhry, members of the clergy, and the Coptic congregation.
Reverend Beshoy expressed heartfelt thanks for Sheikh Nahyan’s attendance, describing it as a continuation of the humanitarian and inclusive values championed by the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
During his speech, Sheikh Nahyan extended his sincere Easter wishes, emphasizing the holiday as a moment for introspection, peace, and shared human values. He lauded the strong UAE-Egypt relationship, describing it as a model of brotherly cooperation and mutual respect. He also reiterated the UAE’s steadfast commitment to fostering tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
He further expressed gratitude to the Coptic Church, led by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, recognizing its role in promoting social harmony and offering spiritual leadership.
Ambassador Sherif Issa delivered greetings from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who extended his best wishes to the Coptic community and thanked them for their meaningful contributions. The ambassador praised Sheikh Nahyan’s continued engagement and support, calling it a testament to the UAE’s inclusive and welcoming spirit.
The evening featured Easter hymns and performances by children that conveyed themes of light, love, and forgiveness.
The celebration concluded with prayers for peace and blessings for the UAE, Egypt, and the wider region, reaffirming the nation’s core values of religious tolerance and cultural inclusivity.
St. Anthony’s Cathedral remains a vital center for nurturing intercultural dialogue and spiritual unity, serving as a cornerstone of the Coptic presence in the UAE’s capital.
The celebration, hosted by the church, welcomed religious and diplomatic dignitaries, including Sherif Issa, Ambassador of Egypt to the UAE.
Sheikh Nahyan was warmly received by Reverend Beshoy Fakhry, members of the clergy, and the Coptic congregation.
Reverend Beshoy expressed heartfelt thanks for Sheikh Nahyan’s attendance, describing it as a continuation of the humanitarian and inclusive values championed by the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
During his speech, Sheikh Nahyan extended his sincere Easter wishes, emphasizing the holiday as a moment for introspection, peace, and shared human values. He lauded the strong UAE-Egypt relationship, describing it as a model of brotherly cooperation and mutual respect. He also reiterated the UAE’s steadfast commitment to fostering tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
He further expressed gratitude to the Coptic Church, led by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, recognizing its role in promoting social harmony and offering spiritual leadership.
Ambassador Sherif Issa delivered greetings from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who extended his best wishes to the Coptic community and thanked them for their meaningful contributions. The ambassador praised Sheikh Nahyan’s continued engagement and support, calling it a testament to the UAE’s inclusive and welcoming spirit.
The evening featured Easter hymns and performances by children that conveyed themes of light, love, and forgiveness.
The celebration concluded with prayers for peace and blessings for the UAE, Egypt, and the wider region, reaffirming the nation’s core values of religious tolerance and cultural inclusivity.
St. Anthony’s Cathedral remains a vital center for nurturing intercultural dialogue and spiritual unity, serving as a cornerstone of the Coptic presence in the UAE’s capital.