His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos, Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London, and Founder and Director of Refcemi (The Coptic Orthodox Office for Advocacy and Public Policy), invites you to attend an online seminar to mark Contemporary Martyrs Day. There will be emphasis placed on solidarity in advocacy as we remember the 21 Libya Martyrs and members of the Coptic Orthodox Church who have paid the ultimate price for their Faith, as well as faith and belief communities suffering FoRB violations around the world.
Background information
On 15th February, the Coptic Orthodox Church worldwide commemorates the lives of its contemporary martyrs, while also marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of the 21 executed by ISIS in Libya on 15 February 2015. 20 of the martyrs were Coptic Orthodox Christians from Upper Egypt, with the 21st being a Ghanaian friend of theirs, Matthew.
Contemporary Martyrs Day is an opportunity to give thanks for the lives of those who faithfully practiced their Christian Faith until their last breath, while at the same time raising awareness of the ongoing plight of all those who are persecuted solely on the basis of faith or belief, and advocate for those whose voices are not heard.
Refcemi is the Coptic Orthodox Office for Advocacy and Public Policy, find out more via www.Refcemi.org
Speakers
- His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos
- Fiona Bruce MP, Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
- The Lord Alton of Liverpool
- The Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Truro
- Mervyn Thomas CMG, Chair of the UK FoRB Forum
- Gareth Russell, Founder and Director of Jersey Road PR
The seminar will be chaired by Dr Ewelina Ochab, Deputy Director of Refcemi.
