Condolences of Russian Orthodox Patriarch +KIRILL for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia expressed condolences to the Coptic Church Holy Synod upon the death of the Primate of the Coptic Church, Pope and Patriarch Shenouda III. To the Holy Synod of the Coptic Church Your Eminences and Graces, Dear Brothers in Christ: With profound grief I have learnt about the demise of His Holiness Patriarch Shenouda III who has carried out zealous service as Patriarch of the Coptic Church – …
U.S. Department of State Press Release on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
Today, Americans stand alongside Egyptians in offering our deepest condolences on the passing of Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church for more than 40 years. Pope Shenouda III was a beloved leader of Egypt’s Coptic Christians and an advocate for national unity and religious cooperation. As we reflect on his life and legacy, we reaffirm our support to the future peace and prosperity of Egypt. Our thoughts and – …
Hindus Offer Heartfelt Condolences for the Departure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
HINDUS HAVE offered heartfelt condolences on the death of Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Shenouda III on March 17 in Cairo (Egypt). Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that they were saddened by the passing away of His Holiness Pope Shenouda, 88, 117th Pope of Alexandria, known to his followers as “Baba Shenouda”. He would be greatly missed. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of – …
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