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The 29th Anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Metias Ibrahim

Saint Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada congratulates her beloved Fr. Metias Said Ibrahim on his 29th Anniversary of Priesthood.

Fr. Metias was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on November 25th, 1983 by His Grace the late Bishop Yoannis (John) of the Gharbia (Western) Diocese in Egypt. He served . . . → Read More: The 29th Anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Metias Ibrahim

St. Mina’s Spiritual Revival – November 2012

In celebration of the Feast of the Martyrdom of Saint Mina the Wonder-Worker, with the prayer of the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III and under the auspices of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and the presence of the Reverend Fathers the priests of the region, St. Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Hamilton would like . . . → Read More: St. Mina’s Spiritual Revival – November 2012

Service Schedule Update

Please note the following changes in the church service schedule for the week from Monday, November 12, 2012 till Monday, November 19, 2012.

Due to the travel of our beloved Fr. Metias Ibrahim to Egypt to attend the enthronement ceremony of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II on . . . → Read More: Service Schedule Update

Pope Tawadros II

A historic liturgy on November 4, 2012, in St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral located in the Abbassia District in Cairo, Egypt, concluded with the naming of the 118th pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Under the leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Pachomios, a young boy was chosen from . . . → Read More: Pope Tawadros II

Coptic Papal Election Results

From Left to Right: H.G. Bishop Tawadrous, H.G. Bishop Raphael, Hegomen Fr. Raphael Ava Mina

After a very well organized and orderly day where events unfolded as expected, a total of 2256 out of 2417 eligible voters came to cast their vote.

The final results of the Coptic Papal . . . → Read More: Coptic Papal Election Results

Interviews with the 5 Papal Candidates

From Left to Right: H.G. Bishop Tawadrous, H.G. Bishop Raphael, Fr. Bakhomious El-Souriany, Fr. Serafim El-Souriany, Fr. Rafael Ava Mina

The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church has organized for interviews and liturgies with the 5 Papal Candidates for the 118th Pope and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark.

. . . → Read More: Interviews with the 5 Papal Candidates

The 118th Papal Voting Process Update

From Left to Right: H.G. Bishop Tawadrous, H.G. Bishop Raphael, Fr. Bakhomious El-Souriany, Fr. Serafim El-Souriany, Fr. Rafael Ava Mina

The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church has approved the final list of voters on September 14th, 2012. There are 2405 voters who will take part in this historical event.

. . . → Read More: The 118th Papal Voting Process Update

The Transformed Holy Cross

Crucifixion was an ancient form of capital punishment. It was degrading, humiliating, and caused agonizing pain. Ultimately the HOLY CROSS symbolized absolute failure and death. Due to its barbaric nature, crucifixion was reserved for the lowliest of criminals: the slaves’ death or the murderers’ punishment. Today, many still look upon the HOLY CROSS . . . → Read More: The Transformed Holy Cross

The 118th Papal Voting Process

The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church has approved the final list of voters on September 14th, 2012. There are 2405 voters who will take part in this historical event.

The voting process for the 118th Pope of the See of Alexandria will involve two steps:

1) Objections . . . → Read More: The 118th Papal Voting Process

The 20th Anniversary of the Church Consecration

It is time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Saint Mina Church (480 Melvin Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8H2L7) which was blessed and consecrated by the holy hands of His Holiness the late Pope Shenouda III on September 26, 1992.

The church will celebrate this blessed occasion by having vesper . . . → Read More: The 20th Anniversary of the Church Consecration