In pictures: Bishop Boulos places Bible and prayers of congregation in foundation of Sts Peter and Paul church
Joining Bishop Boulos were Fr monk Or El-Baramosy, a visiting monk-priest from the monastery of the Holy Virgin al-Baramous in Egypt, and Fr Peter Saad, priest of the church.
Bishop Boulos inscribed the date on the Holy Bible as a blessed remembrance of this spiritual milestone. Together with the clergy, he led a special prayer service to bless the foundations of the new church building. The new development will include a chapel, a parking structure, Sunday School classrooms, and a spacious gymnasium designed for multiple sports.
In adherence to construction safety protocols, the congregation surrounded the building site from the outside, following along in prayer as Bishop Boulos and Fr Peter led the liturgy.
The event was marked by great joy, ululations , and a celebratory spirit fitting for the feast of Sts Peter and Paul. Several members of the church council also participated, including Adel Boulos and Shahir Guindi.
Bishop Boulos took time to explain each step of the ceremony to the people, emphasising the significance of placing the Bible and the people's petitions in the church's foundation—a cherished tradition in the Coptic Orthodox Church. This act, he explained, stresses that the building is not merely a structure but a dwelling place for God among His people.
The moment was filled with spiritual meaning, collective joy, and the deep unity of a community coming together to witness the birth of a new sacred collective joy, a community coming together to witness the birth of a new holy space.
Watani International
13 July 2025
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