Coptic Christians Remembered

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Cardinal Dolan participates in a prayer service on Staten Island to honor the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians killed by ISIS in Libya. The Feb. 19 gathering at the Archangel Michael and St. Mina Coptic Church was sponsored by leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New York and New England. Bishop William Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre was also present. Prayers were offered on behalf of ISIS victims and their families, and for the continued protection of the Church.