Statements on the Recent Events at Deir El-Sultan Monastery in Jerusalem
In the aftermath of the recent events affecting the Coptic Orthodox Monastery known as Deir El-Sultan in Jerusalem, His Eminence Metropolitan Antonious of the Holy See of Jerusalem has issued a statement outlining a history of the recent events and injustice at this site: A Statement Regarding Deir El-SultanDownload The Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America also issued a statement addressing the same events in English and Arabic: Statement regarding that attack on Al Sultan – …
Announcement Concerning Fr. Makary Younan’s Visit
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion has issued an announcement to all of the clergy and laity of the Diocese concerning the upcoming visit of Fr. Makary Younan. Announcement 10-22-18 (English)Download Announcement 10-22-18 (Arabic)Download
Declaration of the Bishops of North America
We, the bishops of the Coptic Orthodox Church of North America, in our semi-annual meeting in Mississauga, April 23-26, 2018, with His Grace Bishop Suriel of Melbourne and His Grace Bishop Angaelos of London, have observed and studied the phenomenon of the spread of many incorrect doctrines regarding the understanding of the Holy Bible and its interpretation, the concepts of salvation and redemption, the Holy Trinity, the importance of adhering to the doctrines of the – …
Paschal Letter for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2018
Download the PDF (English and Arabic) “Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him” (Lk 24:31) My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen Truly He is Risen It is my pleasure to wish you the blessings of the glorious Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ. The Resurrection of Christ is a revealing light that enlightens our eyes, so we can see our living – …
Axios! Ordination of Deacon Timothy Paul
With great joy and much thanksgiving to God, St Paul Abbey announces the ordination of the blessed servant Subdeacon Timothy as Deacon Timothy Paul, on Wednesday , February 14, 2018 by the blessed hands of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos at the Murrieta location of St. Paul Abbey. We thank the Lord, for His love for mankind and making him worthy to worship Him, to serve before – …
Treasures of the Fathers: Prophecies of Tuesday of the First Week of the Great Fast
In this series, we will read the Holy Scripture with the Church through the lens of the Holy Fathers who lived the Scripture and bequeathed their inspired interpretations to later generations for their edification and spiritual growth. Isaiah 1:19–2:3 And if ye be willing, and hearken unto me, ye shall eat the good things of […] The post Treasures of the Fathers: Prophecies of Tuesday of the First Week of the Great Fast appeared first – …
Festal Letter for the Feast of the Nativity 2018
“The People Sitting in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light” My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Today, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, we are rejoicing with the angels and the heavenly hosts, as the angel proclaimed to the shepherds, “Do not by afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to – …
A Prayer for the Victims of the Recent Terrorist Attacks in Egypt
+ We pray for the souls of the innocent martyrs who were killed by terrorists on Friday, December 29, 2017 in an attack on the Church of St. Mena in Helwan, as well as the attack on a store owned by a Coptic Christian man in the same area. May the Lord repose their innocent souls with “the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which – …
On the Recent Attack on a Coptic Church in Atfih (South Cairo)
Official statement of Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Atfih Today, the church of El Amir Tadros (St. Theodore), which is located in the Kafer Al-Wasleen village, city of Atfih, has been attacked by hundreds of people who gathered in front of the building after Friday’s services, yelling offensive words and demanding that the church be demolished. They attacked the church and destroyed its contents after beating the Christians who were inside. Security forces arrived on scene, – …
The Women in the Genealogy of Christ
Let us examine a unique aspect of the genealogy of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel according to St. Matthew: the inclusion of several women. The historical reality is that, in Biblical genealogies, women are not typically included. A person’s lineage was defined primarily by his or her male’s ancestors. But in Christ’s genealogy, […] The post The Women in the Genealogy of Christ appeared first on Become Orthodox.
New Presbyter for Simi Valley
On Sunday, November 26, the blessed servant Karim Said will be ordained by the grace of God a presbyter at Archangel Michael Church in Simi Valley where he will serve. This Friday, he will be ordained as a Deacon at St Mina Church during the Feast of St Mina the Wonderworker. May Our Lord bless this ordination for the Glory of His Holy Name.
Statement from Metropolitan Antonious on Recent Incidents at the Coptic Monastery of Deir el-Sultan in Jerusalem
His Eminence Metropolitan Antonious of the Holy City of Jerusalem and the Far East has issued an important statement outlining recent events at the Coptic Monastery of Deir el-Sultan in Jerusalem, which is currently occupied by visiting Ethiopian monks. English Statement Arabic Statement