The Coptic Orthodox Church, represented by the acting pope Anba Pachomeus, released an official statement called for a constitution that declares Egypt a civil, democratic, State in which citizens are not discriminated against because of religion or gender, and in which all Egyptians are on equal footing.
The Coptic Orthodox Church, represented by the acting pope Anba Pachomeus, released an official statement called for a constitution that declares Egypt a civil, democratic, State in which citizens are not discriminated against because of religion or gender, and in which all Egyptians are on equal footing.
As spokesman for the Church and the Holy Synod, Anba Pachomeus said that the Coptic Orthodox Church as an Egyptian national institution is looking forward to a constitution that would be expressive of all the various sectors of the community. Non-Muslims, he said, should be allowed to have family laws based upon the principles of their religions.
The constitution, Anba Pachomeus said, should be consistent with human rights, heavenly religions, and the international treaties Egypt is signatory to.
According to Anba Pachomeus, the Holy Synod, Melli (Community) Council, and the Coptic Endowments Authority will remain in session to follow up on the situation regarding the constituent assembly and the new constitution.
WATANI International
27 March 2012