The poem “We Are Children of One Homeland” was delivered by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III during a Ramadan Iftar at the Coptic Cathedral in 2004. It is one of his most heartfelt national poems, expressing unity and love between all Egyptians — Muslims and Christians — under the faith in one God, Creator of all.

🌿 Main Idea:
The Pope begins: “We are children of one homeland; we love it and take pride in it; we love everything within it.” These words reflect a deep, unconditional love for Egypt — its Nile, its lands, its cities and villages, its deserts and farms. This love remains firm through both hardship and victory.

💫 National and Spiritual Dimension:
The Pope emphasizes that patriotism is not merely emotion but a sacred virtue. “We love it when it prospers and when it suffers; we loved it during the setback of June 1967 and in the victory of October 1973.” His words show steadfast loyalty that transcends events, linking love of the land to love of God — both born from a faithful heart.

🔥 Unity of Faith:
At the poem’s peak, he proclaims: “We all worship one God; there is no god but Him.” This is a declaration of spiritual unity among Egyptians despite religious differences. God — the Creator of angels, nature, and humanity — is the One worthy of praise and worship, beyond time and space.

💖 Final Message:
The poem is a message of unity and peace. It teaches that a nation’s strength lies in love, faith, and diversity embraced in harmony. We are children of one homeland, worshipping God on earth and glorifying Him in heaven — the boundless Creator and Giver of life.

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