Words of Condolence to the Coptic Orthodox Church from Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI
On learning of the sad departure to God, our common Father, of His Holiness Shenouda III, Patriarch of Alexandria on the See of Saint Mark the Evangelist, I wish to express to the members of the Holy Synod, to the priests and all the faithful of all the Patriarchate, my most sincere brotherly compassion. I recall with gratitude his commitment to Christian Unity, his memorable visit to my predecessor Pope Paul VI, and their signing – …
Condolences of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in North and Central America on the Occasion of the Death of Pope Shenouda III
On March 19, Archbishop Demetrios, the Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, sent a letter of condolence on behalf of the Assembly to the Coptic Orthodox Church on the occasion of the death of their reigning hierarch, Pope Shenouda III, who fell asleep on March 17. You may read the letter from this link. Letter of Condolence for Death of Pope Shenouda.pdf400 KB
Condolences of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
Our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, received a letter of condolence from the Right Reverend Alexei Smith, the Ecumenical Officer of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles expressing sympathy on behalf of the Archdiocese for the departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. You may read the letter from this link. Condolences of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.pdf38.5 KB
Tribute to Pope Shenouda III and Condolence Message to the Coptic Orthodox Church from the World Council of Churches (WCC)
The World Council of Churches (WCC) posted a tribute to His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, who served as President of the organization, and a message of condolence to the Coptic Orthodox Church on the organization’s website. The full text of the tribute is reproduced below: To the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church Geneva, 18 March 2011 Your Eminences and Graces,Respected members of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church,Brothers and Sisters in – …
Condolences of Dr. Richard L. Hamm, Executive Director of Christian Churches Together in the USA for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
Our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, received an e-mail offering condolences from the Executive Director of Christian Churches Together in the USA, Dr. Richard L. Hamm: Dear Bishop Serapion, You and the entire Coptic Church are in the thoughts and prayers of all of us in Christian Churches Together. Pope Shenouda was such a marvelous leader of allChristians. We at once mourn with you and pray that a worthy successor will be affirmed in – …
Letter of Sympathy for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III from the Church Federation
Our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, received a letter of sympathy from Ms. Maria Pimentel-Gannon and the Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith of the Church Federation of Greater Indianopolis reflecting His Holiness’ significant contributions to ecumenical dialogue as President of the World Council of Churches. You may read the letter from this link. Letter of Sympathy Pope Shenouda Final.pdf791.8 KB
Condolences of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, D.C. for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Washington, D.C. publicly announced the departure of His Holiness on its website and offered the following announcement and letter of condolence. You may read them from this link. Condolences of the Egyptian Embassy.pdf23.6 MB
Condolences of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
Our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, received a comforting letter from Bishop Mark Hanson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for the departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. You may read the letter from this link. Condolences of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.pdf72.3 KB
Condolences of His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church
Our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, received a comforting letter of condolences from His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church on March 19. You may read the PDF from this link. Condolences from His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian.pdf57.2 KB
U.S. Representative Gary Peters’ Congressional Record Statement Celebrating the Life of Pope Shenouda III
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the passing and celebrate the life of Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria. For more than forty years, Pope Shenouda was the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church – a denomination with more than ten million followers in Egypt and throughout the world. As its religious leader, he ensured that the Egyptian Coptic community was, and is, an integral pillar of Egyptian society. We will miss him, – …
Condolences of the Orthodox Church of America for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
His Eminence +JONAH, Primate of the Orthodox Church of America, sent a comforting letter to His Eminence Metropolitan Pachomius, the locum tenens of the See of St. Mark. You may download the PDF from this link. shenouda.pdf43.4 KB
The Farewell Words of a Departed Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria to His Children
During the funeral of our beloved father, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, one of the bishops read the following last words of a departed patriarch to all his children. These are words of comfort and encouragement to all of us. I am your father and teacher. All of you my children, listen to my commandments. I ask you my beloved children; preserve and look after the faith of the Holy Trinity. I ask you my beloved – …