The Churches in the Diocese:

Egypt
Cairo, All Saints’ Cathedral
Ma’adi/Cairo, St John the Baptist
Old Cairo, Jesus Light of the World
Giza, The Good Shepherd
Heliopolis, St Michael and All Angels
Alexandria, St Mark with All Saints
Port Said, The Epiphany
Menouf, St Mark

Algeria
Algiers, Holy Trinity

Tunisia
Tunis, St George

Libya
Tripoli, Christ the King 

Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, St Matthew
Gambella, St Luke 

Eritrea
Asmara, St George’s

Somalia and Djibouti
Mogadishu, Christ Church

Background: While today the majority of Egypt is Muslim, the Christian Church in Egypt can rightly claim continuity back to the time of our Lord, when St. Mark, the patron saint of Egyptian Christians, brought the Gospel to Egypt.  The historic Christian Church in Egypt is called the Coptic Orthodox Church and it has a rich history.

Today’s Episcopal Church has grown up as a result of mission work during the time of British political influence. The old Cathedral in Cairo was demolished in 1978 to make way for new roadworks. It was replaced by a modern building, All Saint’s Cathedral, which is now a center for worship and ministry among a lively fellowship of Christians, many of them refugees from Sudan.

Compassionate Ministry: The Diocese is actively involved in holistic ministries that work to meet the tremendous physical and economic needs that exist in the region—demonstrating the love of Christ.  Throughout the Diocese this entails: a Deaf Unit (Old Cairo), a hospital in Menouf and a clinic in Sadat City, schools for Sudanese refugee children, the Joint Relief Ministry for Sudanese refugees, the Boulac Social Center which ministers to the poor in Egypt, rehabilitation projects, vocational training for women and children, literacy classes, youth clubs, micro-enterprise programs, nursery schools, a publishing house, etc.  All this places great demand on the resources of so small a community.

Church and Muslim/Christian Relations:  Ecumenical co-operation with the historic Coptic Orthodox Church is an important facet of life in the Diocese.  Also, the Episcopal Church plays a catalytic role in enhancing the relationship between Muslims and Christians.  This is illustrated by the signing of the historic dialogue agreement between the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Grand Imam, Sheik Tantawi, of Al Azhar in Cairo, the intellectual center of Sunni Islam.

Churches: Within the borders of the Diocese there are also international Anglican/Episcopal congregations in Cairo, Alexandria, Tunis, Algiers, Libya, Ethiopia and Eritrea where expatriate Christians are welcomed to worship.  Arabic speaking services take place at All Saints’ Cathedral in Cairo, St. John the Baptist in Maadi/Cairo, St. Michael and All Angels, Heliopolis, The Good Shepherd, Giza, Jesus Light of the World, Old Cairo and St. Mark’s, Menouf. There is also a church in Port Said.  A particular challenge is presented by the opportunities among young people in Egypt.