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Coptic Diocese of The Netherlands marks 12th anniversary
To commemorate the 12th anniversary of the establishment of the Coptic Diocese of the Netherlands and the ordination of its Bishop, Anba Arseny, a celebration was held on 15 June at the Coptic Church of St Mary and St Verena Coptic Church in Bussum.
The celebration started with started with Mass, presided over by Anba Arseny.
Attending were a number of priests and a large Coptic congregation from The Netherlands.
Bishop Arseny gave a word which he titled: 'We rejoice in God's Work.'
Following Mass, the priests delivered congratulatory speeches during which the glorified God's work in the Diocese over the past years.
The ceremony included choir performances by various age groups from the Diocese churches, who presented a variety of traditional hymns and performances, accompanied by the orchestra conducted by Loris Maher.
The celebration was attended by the city Mayor Han ter Heegde.
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