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Crucifixion was an ancient form of capital punishment. It was degrading, humiliating, and caused agonizing pain. Ultimately the HOLY CROSS symbolized absolute failure and death. Due to its barbaric nature, crucifixion was reserved for the lowliest of criminals: the slaves’ death or the murderers’ punishment. Today, many still look upon the HOLY CROSS . . . → Read More: The Transformed Holy Cross 
The word ‘Nauruz’ is a Persian derivative from the second century AD. It literally means new day, from nau new + ruz. The Persian New Year’s day is celebrated at the astronomical vernal equinox as a day of great festivity since it marks the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. . . . → Read More: The Nayrouz and Christian Testimony 
Two thousand years have passed since the time of our Lord Jesus Christ on earth leaving behind much room for intellectualization as well as speculations; but above all casting a perpetual illumination on the type of life our dear Mother of God had led and the duties carried out by those “humble hands”. . . . → Read More: St. Mary, Mother of God: “Humble Hands” 
To write about the virtue of Simplicity is to write about St. Mary. Although many virtues found residence with the Mother of God, yet when it comes to Simplicity, St. Mary immediately stands conspicuous and a sole source of inspiration and reference. In the book the Songs of Songs we read There are . . . → Read More: St. Mary: An Icon of Simplicity 
Below are selected videos for our beloved father Pope Shenouda III.
This video is a recorded message from Saint Mina Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to His Holiness Pope Shenouda III to congratulate him on the 37th anniversary of Pope Shenouda’s Accession to the See of Saint Mark. The video was recorded in 2008 in Hamilton. Our hope is . . . → Read More: A message from St. Mina Church in Hamilton to Pope Shenouda 
This video is a recorded message from His Holiness Pope Shenouda III to congratulate the congregation of Saint Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on the 10th anniversary of the consecration of the church by his blessed hands. The video was recorded in 2002 in Boston by our . . . → Read More: A Message from Pope Shenouda to the Church of St. Mina in Hamilton 
This is an article written by Father Metias Said Ibrahim that was published in El-Keraza Magazine on August 21st, 1998: In the past month of July, my family and I had the opportunity to visit our mother church in Egypt. It is there that I gained the blessings . . . → Read More: What I Learned from my Beloved Father 
It is with a heavy heart, my beloved, that we bid farewell to our beloved Shepherd and father, thrice in mercy: His Holiness Pope Shenouda the 3rd. The 117th pope of Alexandria, the successor of St. Mark the Evangelist, the head of the priests, the shepherd of shepherds, the 13th . . . → Read More: Memories with Pope Shenouda III Welcoming Pope Shenouda III during his visit to attend the 100 years anniversary of Virgin Mary Church in Elsagha, Tanta, Egypt – 1975. In the picture, the Late Bishop Youannes of Gharbia and Father Metias (a deacon in that time) holding the Service of the Deacons Book. Welcoming Pope Shenouda III during his visit to attend the 100 years anniversary of Virgin Mary Church in Elsagha, Tanta, Egypt – 1975. In the picture, Father Metias (a deacon in that time) on the left of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. In front of the the Papal Residence in St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El-Natrun, Egypt with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III – 1990. In the picture, His Grace Bishop Paula and Father Metias beside him. In front of the the Papal Residence in St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El-Natrun, Egypt with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III – 1990. In the picture, His Grace Bishop Paula and Father Metias beside him. Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III in the Papal Residence in St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El-Natrun, Egypt – 1994. Our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III in the Papal Residence in St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El-Natrun, Egypt – 1994. Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III in the Papal Residence in Cairo, Egypt – July 20, 1996. The family of Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III in the Papal Residence in St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El-Natrun, Egypt – 1998. The family of Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III in the Papal Residence in St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El-Natrun, Egypt – 1998. Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III in Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada – 1999. Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III during the Annual Coptic Clergy Seminar at the Virgin Mary Spiritual Vineyard in Boston, USA – 2002. In the picture, Father Moses Matar (St. Mary and St. Abraam, Ajax). Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III during the Annual Coptic Clergy Seminar at the Virgin Mary Spiritual Vineyard in Boston, USA – August 3, 2010. During the meeting, Father Metias updated Sayedna about the latest news on the new church project progress which was about to be completed very soon (at that time). Father Metias also invited Sayedna to concecrate the new church once the project is completed. Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III in the Papal Residence in Cleveland, USA – May 26, 2011. Father Metias with our beloved father the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III in the Papal Residence in Cleveland, USA – May 26, 2011. In the picture, Father Moses Matar (St. Mary and St. Abraam, Ajax) and Father Morcos Hanna (Archangel Michael and St. Tekla, Brampton). |
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