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 – …