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Egypt: Bombing of Coptic Churches Kill at Least 49 on Palm Sunday

Written by Voice of the Martyrs

Our hearts are breaking over the series of bombings targeting Christians in Egypt yesterday.
The BBC is reporting at least 45 people have been killed, with many more injured, after IS (Islamic State) set off bombs at three Coptic churches in Alexandria and Tanta during their Palm Sunday services. The group has targeted Copts in Egypt recently and has warned of more attacks. The Egyptian government has declared a three-month state of emergency in response to the attacks.

Egypt Emergency AppealHow can we help?

Our contacts in Egypt are requesting prayer and financial support for those who have lost loved ones in this tragic situation.

We are responding by giving you the opportunity to financially support our Egyptian brothers and sisters in Christ who have suffered greatly at this time.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings in Egypt targeting Coptic churches. The first bombing in the town of Tanta and the second in Alexandra has claimed the lives of 49 people and has injured 126 to date.

Our contact in Cairo spoke with Christians who were present at one of the bombings.  They told him that “Celebration of Palm Sunday had turned into bloody Palm Sunday.” Local believers were stunned by the event of these bombings and have asked for their fellow Christians throughout the world to pray fervently.
Our contacts in Egypt are requesting prayer and financial support for those who have lost loved ones in this tragic situation.

Through VOM-supported contacts you can financially help our Egyptian brothers and sisters in Christ who have suffered greatly at this time -

We can help Christians in Egypt today with our prayers. Will you join us? Pray for:

  • the best medical care and help for those who are injured
  • for God’s comfort and love for those who have lost family members and loved ones in these attacks
  • for peace and protection for the Church in Egypt and in other parts of the Middle East during Easter week
  • for many in Egypt to come to know the living God.

Post your prayer below in the comments, or pray through these prayer points with your family today.
Thank you for your prayers and love for the Egyptian Church!