The Coptic Orthodox Church sent a message to UN Secretary
General Kofi Annan urging the international organisation to maintain the
international legitimacy and prevent an unjust war against the Iraqi people.
Archpriest Matta Saweras, member of the denominational council, has handed over
a message in the name of Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria and Patriarch of St
Mark Diocese to the UN representative in Baghdad during a recent visit to Iraq.
Saweras told MENA that despite present difficult times, the Iraqi people are in
high morale and ready to defend their lands against a possible American attack.
He added that Iraq showed cooperation with the international arms inspectors
and that there is no justification for this American attack that contradicts
heavenly religions especially Christianity.