ICC Note:  Christians in Egypt continue to remain strong in their faith even though they face persecution on behalf of Muslim extremist. Church leaders continue to encourage many on putting their trust in the Lord and rely on Him during this spiritual battle.

4/10/2018 Egypt (Gospel Herald) – Despite continued persecution from Muslim extremists, Christians in Egypt remain unwavering in their faith, compelling a “multitude” to come to Christ, church leaders have revealed.

The Rev. Sameh Hanna, associate pastor at the Evangelical Church in Cairo, told Premier on Monday that the “mood is very, very good amongst Christians who are living in Egypt.”

“Not because the situation is good or bad – that is not the reason,” he explained. “We have two kinds of news – earthly news, which is very ugly, very discouraging and I think in the West, you get only the earthly news – a bombing here or there.”

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