Paschal Letter for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2012
My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church Christ is Risen Truly He is Risen Today, we rejoice in the Resurrection of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ. Indeed, today is the day which the Lord has made. The Resurrection of Christ is not just a historical event, but is a living event which we live and rejoice in it. The Resurrection of Christ is the resurrection of all of us, as St. – …
Defying ban, Egyptian Christians visit Jerusalem
After the death of their spiritual leader, more than 2,000 Egyptian Copts have poured into the Holy Land for the Easter holidays, defying a ban he imposed on visiting Jerusalem and other Israeli…
Heartfelt Condolences of the Eritrean Orthodox Diocese of North America
In the passing away of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, the world has lost a most beloved spiritual leader. Pope Shenouda’s influence has been wide and deep throughout his papacy. The Coptic Church has experienced a profound and unparalleled renaissance under his leadership. He was the author of over 100 books, a great theologian, and an indefatigable servant of God. The Eritrean Orthodox Church and its – …
Obituary for Pope Shenouda III
Together with all Egyptians, the Episcopal / Anglican Church of Egypt mourns the loss of Pope Shenouda III, the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Pope Shenouda passed away yesterday (Saturday 17 March) at the age of 89 and 41 years after his enthronement as the 117th Patriarch of Alexandria. Please find attached in the PDF file below an obituary for Pope Shenouda III from the Most Rev. Dr. Mouneer Anis. Obituary for Pope Shenouda – …
Condolences from the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
His Grace Bishop Serapion received a letter of condolences from the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego for the departure of the thrice-blessed Pope Shenouda III. A similar letter was also sent to the priests of St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church in San Diego. You may read the letter at this link. Condolences from Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego.pdf33.8 KB
Condolences of Bishop Tod Brown of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
His Grace Bishop Serapion received a kind letter of sympathy and condolences from the Most Reverend Bishop Tod D. Brown of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange for the departure of the Thrice Blessed Pope Shenouda III. You may read the letter at this link. Condolences – Bishop Tod Brown.pdf8.7 MB
A Message of Sympathy and Condolences +The Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III+
A Message from Metropolitan PHILIP, Primate Metropolitan of New York and All North America With much sadness and sorrow, we have received the news of the falling asleep of His Holiness Patriarch and Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria, and Patriarch of the Seat of St. Mark. His passing on to eternal life is an enormous loss not only for the Coptic Church, but also for the Church as a whole, especially since he believed in dialogue and held – …
Funeral Oration on the Life of the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III
The following funeral oration was delivered impromptu by His Eminence Metropolitan Bakhomious, Metropolitan of Beheira and Pentapolis, and Locum Tenens of the See of St. Mark, towards the end of the funeral for the thrice-blessed Pope Shenouda III. Despite its spontaneity, the oration reflected the work of the Holy Spirit in its clarity, power, and emotion. Courtesy to Mark Moussa of St. John Church for the translation from Arabic to English. In the name of – …
Message of Condolences of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at the Passing Away of Pope Shenouda III, Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church
To His Eminence Metropolitan BISHOY,General Secretary of the Holy Synod,Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Your Eminence, It is with deep Christian sorrow that we have learned of the passing away from this world, on the 17th of March 2012, after a long illness, of the venerable Pope and Patriarch Shenouda III, Head of the Coptic Church, a dear and longstanding friend of the Romanian Orthodox Church. His spiritual testimony and worldwide renown effort in fostering closer relationships – …
Message and Letter of Condolences from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
Fr. Ron Roberson of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops sent Bishop Serapion a message of condolences for the departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, saying, Please accept the sincere condolences of all the staff of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on the death of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. This is a great loss for Christians everywhere, and we pray for his – …
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Adjourns Meeting in Honor of Pope Shenouda III
LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich adjourned the meeting of the Board of Supervisors in memory of Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic Orthodox Church. “As the patriarch of one of the world’s most ancient churches, Pope Shenouda III was a beloved leader for the 10 million Coptic Christians that he served,” said Antonovich. “It was an honor to meet with him – he was a compassionate leader and scholar who was well-respected by – …
Israel Sends Condolences to Egyptians for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel extended condolences to Egypt, to the Copt community and to the Egyptian people upon the passing of the Coptic Pope Shenouda III. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends Israel’s sincere condolences to Egypt, to the Copt community and to the Egyptian people upon the passing of the Coptic Pope Shenouda III. Pope Shenouda was an important spiritual leader who for many years was outstanding in his ministration to – …