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Catholic Church in Egypt mourns death of Sister Hanna Rita Jamil

Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac expressed condolences to the Daughters of Saint Anne and the family of the deceased, the church said.

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The Catholic Church in Egypt said on 21 October 2026 that Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac is mourning the death of Sister Hanna Rita Jamil of the Daughters of Saint Anne.

Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac, Patriarch of Alexandria of the Coptic Catholics and President of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt, said the deceased dedicated her life to the service of God and the Church in a spirit of love, loyalty, and devotion.

The Catholic Church in Egypt said it extended its deepest condolences to the Daughters of Saint Anne and the family of the deceased. The church asked the risen Christ to grant Sister Hanna Rita Jamil eternal rest in His heavenly kingdom and to provide grace and consolation to everyone, according to the statement.

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  1. غبطة البطريرك الأنبا إبراهيم إسحق ينعى الأخت ريتا جميل — Catholic Church in Egypt. Published 21 Oct 2026. Accessed 21 Oct 2026.