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21 Martyrs: Knelt but Not Broken
February 22 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Coptic Orphans, in partnership with Museum of the Bible, is organizing this one-of-a-kind cinematic experience to honor 21 ordinary men from Egypt who made an extraordinary choice: when asked to deny Christ or face a brutal death, they chose faith. Their story has reverberated across the globe, inspiring millions and becoming a symbol of modern-day martyrdom.
This event invites you to explore the foundations of the early church as seen through the lived witness of today’s Coptic community of Egypt.
Special Guest: Jonathan Roumie, beloved for his portrayal of Jesus in The Chosen, will be joining us in person to share his experience producing The 21 film and meeting the families of the martyrs during his recent trip to Egypt.
Dinner Honoree: His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan will join the dinner portion of the evening, where he will be honored with the Coptic Orphans’ Leading by Example Award in recognition of his longstanding service and impact on the church nationally and globally.
This immersive three-part experience includes a walk-through display tracing the heritage of the Coptic people and the story of the 21 martyrs; a seated theater screening of The 21animated film, with live remarks from Jonathan Roumie, the producers, and a martyr’s relative; and a plated dinner featuring a Q&A with Roumie and the presentation of the award to Cardinal Dolan.
The dress code for the evening is cocktail attire.
