Bearing witness to the fruits of the Synod in a world seeking peace

During the final session of the Assembly of the Synod, His Beatitude Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak, conveys his thanks, on behalf of all involved, for the successful completion of the Synod’s various stages.

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His Beatitude Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak during the final session of the Assembly of the Synod on Synodality  (Vatican Media)

By Antonella Palermo 

His Beatitude Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak, Patriarch of Alexandria of the Catholic Copts and President of the Assembly of Patriarchs and Bishops of Egypt, on Saturday the 26 of October 2024 evening expressed thanks for a prophetic labour that, while reaching a conclusion here, he said, is also a beginning in our daily lives.

A journey of courage

Speaking on behalf of the General Assembly, Patriarch Sedrak extended thanks to all who contributed to organizing the Synod’s three preparatory phases and two follow-up sessions, held under the guidance of His Holiness Pope Francis and the Holy Spirit, "with realism and clarity."

He described it as an "excellent experience of synodality," characterized by a deep commitment, joy, courage, and perseverance, even in moments of weariness and strain.

Now, he said, begins a new chapter "in the daily lives of ecclesial communities around the world."…

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