Diocese News

Muslim Extremists Attack Coptic Christians Over Church Fence in Marsa Matrouh
2010 Graduates and Young Professionals Passion Retreat
World Council of Churches Message of Solidarity to Christians in Egypt
Diocese to Commemorate Nag Hammadi Martyrs
Monday, March 15, 2010 On Friday, March 12, Muslim extremists attacked a church and community center in Marsa Matruh and injured 28 Coptic Orthodox Christians, some critically. According to Egyptian officials, the cause of the attack was the assailant’s anger over a new fence that was erected around the center. The assailants mistakenly believed that construction... (Read more)
Monday, March 1, 2010 With great joy and enthusiasm, the Diocese announces an upcoming retreat for graduates and young professionals from March 19-21 at the Coptic Village in Big Bear. The featured speaker for the retreat will be Father Daniel Habib of St. John Coptic Orthodox Church in Covina, California. Additional information is as follows: Prices $... (Read more)
Friday, February 26, 2010 Concerned about the security of Christians in Egypt, the World Council of Churches (WCC) has encouraged the churches in the country to continue their involvement in Muslim-Christian dialogue." It is a matter of regret that in Egypt today Christians can easily fall victim to violence and hatred, and that their security is not fully... (Read more)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 On February 14, the diocese will solemnly observe the Fortieth Day Commemoration of the Nag Hammadi martyrs. His Grace Bishop Serapion has called upon all parish churches to remember the names of the blessed martyrs in their celebrations of the Divine Liturgy. The names of the seven martyrs are as follows: Mina Helmy Said, Bishoy Farid Labib... (Read more)

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