Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims in Egypt and across the Arab and Islamic world on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Speaking during his weekly sermon at the Papal Residence at St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo’s Abbassia district, the Pope described the overlap of the Christian and Muslim fasting seasons this year as “a beautiful coincidence and a divine blessing” that strengthens national cohesion.
Pope Tawadros noted that this year, “all Egyptians are fasting,” highlighting that Christians began their Lenten fast on Monday, while Muslims commenced Ramadan on Thursday. He described the timing as a powerful symbol of spiritual solidarity among Egyptians.
He emphasized that fasting, at its core, is a period of worship, prayer, and drawing closer to God. It also offers a meaningful opportunity for self-reflection, personal reform, and compassion toward others—values shared across faiths and beneficial to society as a whole.
The Pope stressed that the essence of fasting transcends religious differences, centering on discipline, empathy, and moral renewal. These principles, he said, contribute to strengthening social bonds and reinforcing the values of coexistence and mutual respect within Egyptian society.
His remarks come as Egypt marks another Ramadan season alongside Christian observances, underscoring a longstanding tradition of interfaith harmony and shared national identity.
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