Anba Ibrahim Isaac, Patriarch of the Coptic Catholic Church in Egypt, presided over the Christmas Mass this evening, Wednesday, at the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary for Coptic Catholics, with the participation of a number of priests and bishops.

The bells of the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary for Coptic Catholics in Nasr City rang out to announce the start of the Christmas celebrations.

The Mass was attended by a number of public figures and state officials.