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The Coptic Orthodox Christian Church commemorates the lives of the saints in Her Tradition through the Divine Liturgy, the praises services, the Difnar, and the Synexarium. The commemoration of the saints is important in the Orthodox Church because the saints reflected Christ’s light in the world. Many Orthodox believers develop a personal relationship . . . → Read More: St. Mina the Wonder-Worker 
In celebration of the Feast of the Martyrdom of Saint Mina the Wonder-Worker, under the auspices of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the presence of the Reverend Fathers the priests of the region, St. Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Hamilton would like to invite you to a spiritual revival in the period . . . → Read More: St. Mina’s Spiritual Revival 
St. Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Hamilton congratulates her beloved father, the Shepherd of Shepherds, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, Pope and Lord Archbishop of the Great City of Alexandria and Patriarch of All Africa on the Holy Orthodox and Apostolic Throne of Saint Mark the Evangelist and Holy Apostle that is, in . . . → Read More: The 39th Anniversary of Pope Shenouda’s Accession to the See of St. Mark 
on October 31st, 2006, one of our church’s bright lights faded from this earth. Mother Irini, mother of (St. Mercurius) Abu-Seifen Convent in Old Cairo, and known to many as Umina (Our Mother in Arabic) Irini or simply as Tamav ( our Mother in coptic), departed to the heavenly Jerusalem. To . . . → Read More: Mother Irini: A Modern Desert Mother 
On the 21st of Paope (October 31st) our Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the departure of a great man, St. Reweis. Poor, illiterate, homeless and a defamed Christian, St. Reweis endured all afflictions for the glory of God. His life reminds us of the living example St. Paul has given us in his letter . . . → Read More: St. Rueiss: A Life of Humility 
The subject of Halloween is something that has caught my attention over the last few weeks. Some might ask Why? As this is a natural part of life in America, they may add that: “this is the second important occasion on our yearly calendar after Christmas. Its a fun time for . . . → Read More: Halloween: Hallowed or Harmful? – by Bishop Suriel 
Date/Time: from Friday, November 26th, 2010, at 6:00pm to Sunday, November 28th, 2010, at 4:00pm Location: Ramada Inn, 11 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville, ON Theme: “Take a dive to stay alive” Guest Speaker: His Grace Bishop Angaelos (Stevenage, United Kingdom) Cost: $150 per person (Quad Occupancy), $200 per person (Double Occupancy) Registration Deadline: November . . . → Read More: Canadian Graduate Convention 2010 
Today I feel like saying, “Thanks be to God” Thanks… for everything God gives us abundantly; health, happiness and propserity. Thanks… for the hard lessons that have helped me to know myself better and others. Thanks… for the opportunities to cultivate patience, tolerance and hope. Thanks… for the failures I have stomached because that taught . . . → Read More: Thanks be to God 
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 106:1) “Thanks be to God” is often the attitude expressed among Christians for good health, for safe travel, or perhaps for a special blessing. Christians typically give thanks to God for all the good that . . . → Read More: Thanksgiving Purifies the Heart – by Bishop Youssef 
I carry a cross in my pocket, A simple reminder to me That I am a Christian, No matter where I may be. This little cross isn’t magic, Nor is it a good luck charm. It isn’t meant to protect me From every physical harm. It’s . . . → Read More: The Cross in my Pocket |
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