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On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the Passing of His Grace, the Late Bishop Youannes of Gharbia (1923-1987)

By: Fr. Metias Ibrahim

A Brief Word I was Asked to Send on the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Late Bishop Youannes Last Year, 2023

Paternal Affection:

Despite His Grace Bishop Youannes’ very strong personality, which instilled awe in everyone, when you got closer to him and interacted with . . . → Read More: On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the Passing of His Grace, the Late Bishop Youannes of Gharbia (1923-1987)

ϩⲱⲥ Ⲉⲣⲟϥ (Hos Erof) – Hymns and Coptic School

We are excited to announce about our new Hymns and Coptic School “ϩⲱⲥ Ⲉⲣⲟϥ” (Hos Erof) for the school year 2024-2025 at Saint Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church, Hamilton. This Hymns and Coptic school will have three different classes:

JK to Gr 2: Thursdays @ 7:30pm (online) Gr 3 to Gr 6: Saturdays @ 7:00pm (in-person) . . . → Read More: ϩⲱⲥ Ⲉⲣⲟϥ (Hos Erof) – Hymns and Coptic School

Introduction to New Testament Course – St. Paul Theological Seminary

Saint Paul Theological Seminary is offering a great opportunity this Fall to go on an in-depth exploration to study the New Testament . Refer to the flyer below for more details about this exciting course and to the website https://www.stpaults.org/ for information regarding registration and fees.

. . . → Read More: Introduction to New Testament Course – St. Paul Theological Seminary

Statements Regarding the Sacrilegious Depiction of the Last Supper at the Olympics from H.H. Pope Tawadros II, H.G. Bishop Mina, and the Bishops of North America

Statement from H.H. Pope Tawadros II

The Coptic Orthodox Church, headed by H.H. Pope Tawadros II, expresses its deep disapproval and denunciation at what was included in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, in which the scene of the Last Supper of the Lord Christ with His disciples was included. This is the . . . → Read More: Statements Regarding the Sacrilegious Depiction of the Last Supper at the Olympics from H.H. Pope Tawadros II, H.G. Bishop Mina, and the Bishops of North America

Papal Message for the Feast of Resurrection 2024

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen.Ekhristos anesti … Alithos anesti, Christ is risen … Truly He is risen.

May His grace and mercy be upon us from now and forever, Amen. Christos Anesti, Alithos Anisti. Christ is risen, truly He is risen. I congratulate you, . . . → Read More: Papal Message for the Feast of Resurrection 2024

Ordination of our beloved Fr. Metias to the rank of Hegumen

The church rejoices and congratulates our beloved Fr. Metias Ibrahim on his ordination to the rank of Hegumen by the hand of H.G. Bishop Mina on Sunday, November 19, 2023. This year, and specifically November 25th, marks the 40th priesthood anniversary of our beloved Abouna Metias who was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in 1983 . . . → Read More: Ordination of our beloved Fr. Metias to the rank of Hegumen

The 39th Anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Metias Ibrahim

Saint Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada congratulates her beloved Father Metias Said Ibrahim on his 39th Anniversary of Priesthood.

Fr. Metias was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on November 25th, 1983 by His Grace the late Bishop Youannes (John) of the Gharbia (Western) Diocese in Egypt. He served in St. George . . . → Read More: The 39th Anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Metias Ibrahim

The 38th Anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Metias Ibrahim

Saint Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada congratulates her beloved Father Metias Said Ibrahim on his 38th Anniversary of Priesthood.

Fr. Metias was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on November 25th, 1983 by His Grace the late Bishop Youannes (John) of the Gharbia (Western) Diocese in Egypt. He served in St. George . . . → Read More: The 38th Anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Metias Ibrahim

Easter Message from Bishop Mina 2021

In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit One God Amen

Khristos Anesti; Alithos Anesti!

Pi-Ekhrestos Aftonf; Khen O Methmi Aftonf!

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen!

Beloved congregations of MVW Diocese,

I congratulate you my beloved, all dear fathers, board of deacons and all . . . → Read More: Easter Message from Bishop Mina 2021

Papal Easter Message 2021

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen.Ekhristos anesti … Alithos anesti, Christ is risen … Truly He is risen.

I congratulate you, beloved, in all of our Coptic churches worldwide on this feast and our most joyful occasion. I wish to send my greetings to . . . → Read More: Papal Easter Message 2021