HH Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the see of St. Mark, expressed his gratitude to those who checked on him during his treatment abroad and undergoing surgery on the spine.
“The Lord has done great things for us, And we are glad”, I am happy and delighted for the work of God with me during the period of pain, illness and surgery, and I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all the Egyptians and the people of my country who supported me with their prayers and constant contact and checking on me.
He added: “I thank the doctors and nursing who have provided their utmost care, and may the Lord compensate them with full body health and the full peace of the soul.
I pray for those who are sick, in pain and distress so that God heal them.