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Feast of the Nativity: Wise Men Still Seek Him

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came WISE MEN from the East to Jerusalem saying, “Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East, and are come to worship Him. And, . . . → Read More: Feast of the Nativity: Wise Men Still Seek Him

Kiahk Praises Video – Bishop Youannes

This is a a video recording of the Kiahk Praises, recorded on Wednesday, December 12th, 2001 in St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church in El-Zeitoun, Cairo, Egypt, in the presence of His Grace Bishop Youannes (John), Assistant Bishop and Patriarchal Secretary for His Holiness Pope Shenouda III.

This is a very nice . . . → Read More: Kiahk Praises Video – Bishop Youannes

Saint John Chrysostom: Golden from Youth

Saint John Chrysostom is ranked among the greatest fathers of the church. His gifts of eloquence of speech, fluency of languages, in-depth writings and interpretations, as well as his piety and courageous spiritual nature have made the greatness of this saint legendary.

Saint John Chrysostom was born in Syria in . . . → Read More: Saint John Chrysostom: Golden from Youth

The 27th Anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Metias Ibrahim

St. Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada congratulates her beloved Fr. Metias Said Ibrahim on his 27th Anniversary of Priesthood.

Fr. Metias was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on November 25th, 1983 by His Grace the late Bishop Yoannis (John) of the Gharbia (Western) Diocese in Egypt. He served . . . → Read More: The 27th Anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Metias Ibrahim

Halloween: Hallowed or Harmful? – by Bishop Suriel

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

Thanksgiving Purifies the Heart – by Bishop Youssef

“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

The Feast of Nayrouz: Coptic New Year

“Blessed is God! In our time as well martyrs have come forth, and we have been made worthy to see people sacrificed for the Lord Christ, people who shed their holy blood to irrigate the entire Church. We have been made worthy to see people, advocates of piety, who are victorious, who . . . → Read More: The Feast of Nayrouz: Coptic New Year

The Adoration of St. Mary – by Bishop Youssef

“Awake, O My Harp, Your Chords, In Praise of the Virgin Mary! Lift Up Your Voice and Sing The Wonderful History of this Virgin, The Daughter of David, Who Gave Birth to the Life of the World!” — St. Ephram the Syrian

As Biblical history has recorded, St. Mary is . . . → Read More: The Adoration of St. Mary – by Bishop Youssef

The Feast of Transfiguration – by Bishop Youssef

During the month of August, the Coptic Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ on Mount Tabor. The Feast of the Transfiguration is considered one of the seven Minor Feasts of the Lord. The Transfiguration is mentioned in Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, and Luke 9:28-36.

It . . . → Read More: The Feast of Transfiguration – by Bishop Youssef

Meeting H.H. Pope Shenouda III in Boston

On Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III met with Fr. Metias Ibrahim. During the meeting, Fr. Metias updated Sayedna about the latest news on the new church project progress which is about to be completed very soon. Fr. Metias also invited Sayedna to concecrate the new church once the project . . . → Read More: Meeting H.H. Pope Shenouda III in Boston