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Divine help
The Egyptian Orthodox Coptic Church in Abu Dhabi offered prayers for the children of Palestine as they celebrated the Coptic Christmas Eve yesterday.
- WAM
- Published: 23:38 January 7, 2009
Abu Dhabi: The Egyptian Orthodox Coptic Church in Abu Dhabi offered prayers for the children of Palestine as they celebrated the Coptic Christmas Eve yesterday.
The worshippers sought to save innocent Arab children from the slaughter perpetrated by Israel.
With candles lit, the worshippers prayed for divine intervention to bring peace back to 'our lands, save our children and bless the people of Palestine with an independent country'.
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