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January 7, 2011

Festal Letter for the Feast of the Nativity 2011

My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, I start my message with the same words that St. Gregory the Theologian started his sermon for the Feast of the Nativity in 380 A.D., “Christ is born, glorify Him. Christ from heaven, go out to meet Him. Christ on earth, exalt Him.” Our celebration this year comes amidst hardships.  The groaning of the injured and those imprisoned, along with the tears of their families and – …

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January 6, 2011

Papal Letter for the Feast of the Nativity 2011

My beloved children in the lands of immigration, both clergy and laity. Peace to you and grace. My congratulations for the Feast of Nativity of our Lord, to Whom is Glory. Be all well, shepherded by God who keeps you. May we hear all good about you. May you have contemplations in the Glorious Nativity and its happenings. As for us, I want you not to worry about us – we are well…… The painful – …

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April 3, 2010

Paschal Letter for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2010

Today we rejoice as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, Who by His death trampled down death, and bestowed eternal life upon those in the tomb. At the beginning of this year, the Church offered a group of righteous martyrs in Nag Hammadi. We pray that God may repose their pure souls in the Paradise of Joy. We also pray for their families that God may grant them the – …

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March 22, 2010

Pastoral Letter for Palm Sunday

On March 28, 2010, (19 Baramhat 1726 A.M.) the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria celebrates with great joy the Feast of the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), one of the major feasts of the Church commemorating the entry of our Lord as an earthly King into Jerusalem and as a Heavenly King into our hearts. As part of the diocese’s spiritual program during this holy season, our father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, has recorded – …

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March 15, 2010

Pastoral Letter for the Sixth Sunday of the Great Lent

On March 21, 2010, (12 Baramhat 1726 A.M.) the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria observes the Sixth Sunday of the Great Lent, in which we remember how we have been enlightened through baptism. As part of the diocese’s spiritual program during this holy season, our father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, has recorded a pastoral message for this Sunday of the Great Lent. It is available for streaming and downloading here: Pastoral Message for the Sixth – …

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March 8, 2010

Pastoral Letter for the Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent

On March 14, 2010, (5 Baramhat 1726 A.M.) the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria observes the Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent, in which we profess our Lord Jesus Christ as the source of all healing for our bodies and souls alike. We also remember Bethsaida as a symbol of our baptism by which we are healed of our illnesses. As part of the diocese’s spiritual program during this holy season, our father, His Grace – …

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