Papal Message Concerning Voting in the Egyptian Constitution Referendum
It is the right of every citizen to participate in an election or voting process taking place now or at any time in our beloved country Egypt. I encourage all eligible Egyptians to participate in this Saturday’s election on December 15, 2012. This opportunity is here for everyone to express their opinion freely and responsibly without interference from others. We are praying unceasingly for the peace of our country, Egypt. May God grant wisdom to – …
Mission Trip to Ethiopia for College Youth and Young Professionals
With great joy, we announce this year’s annual youth service trip to Ethiopia for all college youth and young professionals from June 17 to July 1, 2013. Our mission is to serve our brothers and sisters in Ethiopia by providing them with basic medical, social services and to learn more about our sister church, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Some of the activities will include: Services – Orphanages and poor home visitation Senior home and social activities – …
Hawaii Mission Service Trip 2013
Under the guidance of H.G. Bishop Serapion and Father John Paul Abdelsayed, all graduates and young professionals are cordially invited to serve with us in Honolulu, Hawaii. Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church – Honolulu, Hawaii When: January 12 2013 – January 22 2012 (Martin Luther King holiday is on 1/21/13) What: Focus is on evangelizing and helping the families and community of Hawaii Where: Honolulu, Hawaii Cost: $500 (includes accommodations, transportation and food) plus Airfare – …
Axios! His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
Glory to God! On Sunday, November 18, 2012, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the 118th Successor of St. Mark the Apostle, was enthroned by the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church in a ceremony led by the beloved Metropolitan Pakhomius, the Locum Tenens of the See of St. Mark. Pope Tawadros II Enthroned In attendance were many religious and governmental dignitaries, including His Holiness Mor Ignatius Zaka Iwas I, the Patriarch of Antioch; His – …
Homily at the Enthronement of H.H. Pope Tawadros II
On this blessed day, during which we celebrate the enthronement of our blessed and honored father, His Holiness Pope Tawadros the Second, on behalf of the holy synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the world, we present to you the successor of Saint Mark, the thirteenth apostle, the father of fathers, the archpriest and archbishop, Pope Tawadros the Second. And my beloved, briefly, we remember our father, His Holiness, the reposed, Pope Shenouda III, – …
Press Release Concerning the Unveiling of the Official Photograph of Pope Tawadros II
(November 15, 2012-Los Angeles) — The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii will unveil the official portrait of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II in celebration of his enthronement on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 4:00p.m. at the Coptic Orthodox Christian Center in the City of Orange. After the passing of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, who faithfully served congregants in Egypt and around the world for nearly four decades, the Coptic Church will – …
Diocese Rejoices at Choice of Abba Tawadrous as 118th Pope
On November 4, 2012, H.E. Metropolitan Pachomius and the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Cathedral in Al Abbassiya, Cairo, Egypt and conducted the ancient apostolic tradition of the Altar Lot to choose the 118th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria. The names of the three candidates — H.G. Bishop Roufail, H.G. Bishop Tawadrous, and Hegumen Fr. Raphael Ava Mina — were placed in a beautiful glass vase – …
AP Photos: Egypt's minority Coptic Christians choose new pope
A blindfolded child reached into a crystal chalice and pulled out a slip of paper — and Egypt’s Coptic Christians had a new pope.
Egypt's Coptic Christian church chooses new pope for uncertain times as Islamists gain power
Egypt’s ancient Coptic Christian Church named a new pope on Sunday to spiritually guide the community through a time when many fear for their future with the rise of Islamists to power and deter…
Final Three Papal Candidates Announced for Altar Lot
After a very well organized and orderly day where events unfolded as expected, a total of 2256 out of 2417 (93,3%) eligible voters came to cast their vote. The final results were announced by H.E. Metropolitan Pakhomious: – H.G. Bishop Roufail 1980 votes – H.G. Bishop Tawadros 1623 votes – Fr. Roufail Ava Mina 1530 votes – Fr. Serafim Al-Souriany 680 votes – Fr. Bakhomious Al-Souriany 305 votes Based on these numbers the three candidates – …
New Permanent Location for St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church
With great joy we announce that St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church has moved to a new permanent location in the city of Tustin. The mission of St. Paul Church is to be an open multi-cultured community where people of all ethnic backgrounds who join the Church can feel welcome and at home. With God’s grace, the new location will allow the community of St. Paul to expand their services.
Egypt's Coptic Christian Church narrows candidates to succeed charismatic longtime pope
A council of Egypt’s Coptic Christians voted on Monday in a process that will lead to the selection of a new pope for the ancient church, as the community struggles to assert its identity and ri…