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Schedule for the Feast of Pope Kyrillos VI 2012

In celebration of the Feast of Departure of Pope Kyrillos VI (116th Pope of Alexandria), under the auspices of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the presence of His Grace Bishop Youssef (Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States) and the Reverend Fathers the priests of the region, St. . . . → Read More: Schedule for the Feast of Pope Kyrillos VI 2012

Prostrations & Readings for the Holy Great Lent 2012

St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church invites you to join us in prayers accompanied by metanias (prostrations) as part of our personal prayer at home on the morning of every day of the Holy Great Lent for the year 2012:

O my Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Who fasted for my sake, . . . → Read More: Prostrations & Readings for the Holy Great Lent 2012

The Holy Great Fast and Spiritual Discipline

“The true fast is that in which sins, anger, tongue, and instincts are under control.” — St. Basil the Great.

The Holy Great Fast is often referred to as “The Spring of Our Spiritual Life”. Spring being the most beautiful season of the year and a time of spiritual renewal.

. . . → Read More: The Holy Great Fast and Spiritual Discipline

Jonah – “The Lord, his God”

“Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into Heaven, You are there; if I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me” (Psalm 139:7-10).

. . . → Read More: Jonah – “The Lord, his God”

Papal Christmas Message 2012

My beloved children in the lands of immigration, clergy and laity.

My greetings and love to you, wishing you all goodness from the Lord. Hoping that you are all growing in grace and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I congratulate you on the Feast of the . . . → Read More: Papal Christmas Message 2012

Statement of the Holy Synod

Statement of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church on Monday, October 10th, 2011

“The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, headed by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the presence of seventy of the metropolitans and bishops of the church, met on the morning of Monday, October 10th, . . . → Read More: Statement of the Holy Synod

Canadian Graduate Convention 2011

Date/Time: from Friday, September 9th, 2011 to Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Location: Ambassador Conference Resort‎ 1550 Princess Street, Kingston, ON – K7M 9E3 www.ambassadorhotel.com

Theme: “PRESS ON” … “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)

Cost: $216 . . . → Read More: Canadian Graduate Convention 2011

Priests Meeting in the Valley

On Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, Fr. Metias visited the Valley of the Mother of God during the presence of the Reverend Fathers the priests of the region of Southern Ontario. Below are some pictures taken after the Holy Liturgy.

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13th Coptic Orthodox Ontario League (C.O.O.L.) Convention 2011

Every year, on a Friday in August around 7:30 a.m., bus loads of Junior High students ( grades 7 & 8 ) from Coptic Orthodox Churches in and around Southern Ontario arrive at the entrance of the college where the convention is held. The Students love to spend time away from their parents . . . → Read More: 13th Coptic Orthodox Ontario League (C.O.O.L.) Convention 2011

19th Canadian Coptic Children Convention (C.C.C.C.) 2011

This is a major annual event to which children of our Coptic Churches are invited to enjoy three days full of fun and education. Attractive Bible and Church studies, sports, games, and talent shows are the key components of the Convention. All kids who completed grade 3 to grade 6 in June 2011 . . . → Read More: 19th Canadian Coptic Children Convention (C.C.C.C.) 2011