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Pope Shenouda III: His life with us, his service among us, and his will for us

Below are three videos shown in the Funeral Service for Our Honoured High Priest Pope Sehnouda III on March 25, 2012 in Canada. These videos discuss his life and his ministry and some video footages of his visits to the churches of Southwestern Ontario, Canada. The last video is for . . . → Read More: Pope Shenouda III: His life with us, his service among us, and his will for us

Pope Shenouda III Departure in Egypt Newspapers

Below are some snapshots from the Egyptian newspapers regarding the departure of our beloved shepherd, Pope Shenouda III.

Funeral Oration on the Life of the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III

The following funeral oration was delivered impromptu by His Eminence Metropolitan Bakhomious, Metropolitan of Beheira and Pentapolis, and Locum Tenens of the See of St. Mark, towards the end of the funeral for the thrice-blessed Pope Shenouda III. Despite its spontaneity, the oration reflected the work of the Holy Spirit . . . → Read More: Funeral Oration on the Life of the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III

Exposition Read at the Funerals of Patriarchs

During the funeral service for His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the following exposition was read.

I am your father and teacher. All of you my children, listen to my commandments.

I ask you my beloved children; preserve and look after the faith of the Holy Trinity. I ask you my beloved children; love one . . . → Read More: Exposition Read at the Funerals of Patriarchs

Funeral Service for Our Honoured High Priest Pope Shenouda III

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved father and dear shepherd, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. In honour of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the Coptic Priests in Southwestern Ontario agreed to hold a funeral service on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the . . . → Read More: Funeral Service for Our Honoured High Priest Pope Shenouda III

Pope Shenouda III: Lived His Eternity

March 17, 2012 is the day of Heavenly Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.

“As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for . . . → Read More: Pope Shenouda III: Lived His Eternity

The Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Coptic Pope of Alexandria and the See of St. Mark, has passed away today March 17, 2012 (Baramhat 8, 1728). We bid Him farewell to Heaven with the Saints. We ask the Lord to comfort His pure soul. Condolences to the Church and . . . → Read More: The Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

Schedule for the Feast of Pope Kyrillos VI 2012

In celebration of the Feast of Departure of Pope Kyrillos VI (116th Pope of Alexandria), under the auspices of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the presence of His Grace Bishop Youssef (Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States) and the Reverend Fathers the priests of the region, St. . . . → Read More: Schedule for the Feast of Pope Kyrillos VI 2012

Prostrations & Readings for the Holy Great Lent 2012

St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church invites you to join us in prayers accompanied by metanias (prostrations) as part of our personal prayer at home on the morning of every day of the Holy Great Lent for the year 2012:

O my Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Who fasted for my sake, . . . → Read More: Prostrations & Readings for the Holy Great Lent 2012

The Holy Great Fast and Spiritual Discipline

“The true fast is that in which sins, anger, tongue, and instincts are under control.” — St. Basil the Great.

The Holy Great Fast is often referred to as “The Spring of Our Spiritual Life”. Spring being the most beautiful season of the year and a time of spiritual renewal.

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