HH Pope Tawadros II attended the celebration held by the Diocese of social public services on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the martyrdom of Bishop Samuel, the first bishop of public and social services.
The ceremony which was attended by a number of Bishops included a presentation of a documentary film about the life of Bishop Samuel as well as Dr.kamal Morris speech on behalf of the family of Bishop Samuel in which he thanked the Pope for his presence at this joyous celebration.
Bishop Pachomius, Bishop of Beheira and Matrouh and five western cities delivered an emotional speech about his memories with Bishop Samuel at the beginning of his service as a young man and Bishop Samuel interest in pastoral and development work as well as his devotion thoughts.
Bishop Julius, bishop of public and social services, granted Bishop Pachomius Anba Samuel Shield of development.
At the end, HH Pope Tawadros II delivered a speech in which he recalled one of Bishop Samuel sermons that influenced His Holiness, The sermon title was (together) and was about the importance of teamwork.
Then the Pope distributed souvenirs to the audience.
