SEE Mourns Death of Prominent Coptic Priest 'Makary Younan'

With sadness and sorrow, Sada El Balad English Website “SEE” mourns the death of the prominent Coptic priest, Fr. Makary Younan, the pastor of St. Mark’s Cathedral in Azbakiya in central Cairo, who passed away this afternoon after suffering from COVID-19 complications.

He was hospitalized some two weeks ago with his wife, but the latter passed away on 7 January.

A funeral service was held for Fr. Makary’s wife, Souna, at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Azbakiya. Anba Raphael, Bishop of Downtown Cairo Churches, led the prayers in which a number of clerics participated.

The official spokesman for St. Mark’s Cathedral added that the funeral date is being arranged, and its details will be announced in the coming few hours.

The "SEE" website also offers its heartfelt condolences to his family, asking God to grant them solace, faith, and strength during this difficult moment.

May Allah grant the deceased his mercy and inspire his family and his loved ones with patience and solace. To God we belong, and to God we shall return.