Islamic State also claimed responsibility for a December 2016 bombing at St. Peter and St. Paul\u2019s Church in Cairo, which killed 29 people and injured 47 others.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey were Coptic Orthodox, but we are one Christian family,\u201d the Anglican Archbishop declared. \u201cOne of the amazing things that happened is the forgiveness within the church \u2013 forgiveness towards the people who exploded themselves \u2013 was a great witness.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anis recalled one witness pondering aloud \u201cfrom what substance are these Christians made? How on Earth do you forgive like this?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was moving to many people,\u201d Anis reported. During the funeral for Christians who died in the Palm Sunday attacks, the Coptic bishop who led the service prayed for the assailants.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was in all the newspapers, that the bishop prayed for the terrorists, that is amazing,\u201d Anis noted, contrasting with a presumed response of revenge.<\/p>\n