# Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac emphasizes education and social solidarity, church says

The Patriarch of Alexandria for the Coptic Catholics described education as an investment in Egypt's future and praised the "Decent Life" initiative, the Catholic Church in Egypt said.

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By the Patriarchate Desk of Coptic News.

- Published: 25 October 2026, 14:15 New York time (2026-10-25T18:15:26+00:00)

The Catholic Church in Egypt said on 21 October 2026 that Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac, Patriarch of Alexandria for the Coptic Catholics, explained that nation-building is based on several important foundations. The Patriarch said that education is a primary foundation and described it as a real investment in the future of Egypt.

The Patriarch noted that the role of education extends beyond transmitting information and knowledge to instilling values of honesty, respect, and belonging in new generations. According to the church, this process qualifies them for nation-building and coexistence.

Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac also emphasized the importance of social solidarity and praised the efforts of the Egyptian state, specifically the presidential initiative "Decent Life" (Hayah Karima), the church said. The Patriarch affirmed that the strength of Egypt is derived from the unity of its national fabric, the preservation of social peace, and the consolidation of mutual respect among all citizens.

## Sources

1. [غبطة البطريرك الأنبا إبراهيم إسحق يوضح الأسس الهامة التي يرتكز عليها بناء الوطن](<https://catholic-eg.com/%d8%ba%d8%a8%d8%b7%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%b1%d9%83-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%86%d8%a8%d8%a7-%d8%a5%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%87%d9%8a%d9%85-%d8%a5%d8%b3%d8%ad%d9%82-%d9%8a%d9%88%d8%b6/>), Catholic Church in Egypt. Published 2026-10-21. Accessed 2026-10-25.

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