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    15 August 2022 - Salt Lake City
    Official Statement

    Condolences Offered After Coptic Church Fire in Egypt

    The Middle East/Africa North Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the following statement:

    We are saddened by the heartbreaking fire at the Coptic Abu Sifin church in Giza, Egypt. We offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and join with friends around the world to pray that everyone impacted by this tragedy will be blessed with comfort.

    Anthony D. Perkins

    Alvin F. Meredith III

    Roland J. Bäck

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