Pope Shenouda calls for freedom of worship

February 7, 2010 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 2 Comments

H/T: St. Andrew House Discussion Forum
“And they cried with a loud voice, saying,
How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”
Rev. 6:10
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Rev. 7:17
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