As Orthodox Christians held Easter masses Saturday in the Middle East, North Africa and around the world, President Obama greeted the faithful saying Jesus' sacrifice "so that we might have eternal life" is an apt reminder this year with the region facing violent persecution.
"For millions of Orthodox Christians, this is a joyful time," Obama said in a statement issued by the White House on Saturday. "But it's also a reminder of the sacrifice Christ made so that we might have eternal life. His decision to choose love in the face of hate; hope in the face of despair is an example we should always strive to follow."
It's especially important to remember this year "as members of the Orthodox community have been confronted with persecution and violence, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa," the president added. "For centuries, the region and the world has been enriched by the contributions of Orthodox communities in countries like Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq."
Obama also called for protection of freedom of religion in the region. "As a nation, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting universal human rights including the freedom of religion," he said. "And in this season of hope and restoration, we celebrate the transformational power of sacrificial love."
In Egypt, the Coptic Orthodox Church, which represents more than 10 percent of the nation's population, held the first Easter mass on Saturday led by Pope Tawadros II.
The Coptic pope, who took office last November, led the mass at the St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in the Abbassia District of Cairo, which was attacked by .Islamists weeks earlier. The church's leader prayed for security and prosperity, The Associated Press reported.
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