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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.

. . . → Read More: The Holy Great Fast and Spiritual Discipline

Jonah – “The Lord, his God”

“Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into Heaven, You are there; if I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me” (Psalm 139:7-10).

. . . → Read More: Jonah – “The Lord, his God”

Papal Christmas Message 2012

My beloved children in the lands of immigration, clergy and laity.

My greetings and love to you, wishing you all goodness from the Lord. Hoping that you are all growing in grace and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I congratulate you on the Feast of the . . . → Read More: Papal Christmas Message 2012

Statement of the Holy Synod

Statement of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church on Monday, October 10th, 2011

“The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, headed by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the presence of seventy of the metropolitans and bishops of the church, met on the morning of Monday, October 10th, . . . → Read More: Statement of the Holy Synod