Papal Decree 4/2024 Concerning the Diocese of South Africa In view of the health circumstances of His Eminence Metropolitan Antonios Marcos, Metropolitan of the Diocese of South Africa, it was decided to appoint His Grace Bishop Joseph, Bishop of the Diocese of Namibia and its affiliated regions, as an assistant of His Eminence the Metropolitan, to …
by Pierre Papal Decree 3/2024 Concerning the Formation of the Clerical Councils for Personal Affairs in the New Session (2024-2027) The Clerical Councils for Personal Affairs are formed in the New Session (from August 2024 to July 2027) as follows: First District: Greater CairoPresident: Bishop Angelos, the General BishopSecretary: Father Youssef IshakMembers: Father Youhanna John, Father Daoud …
by Pierre Papal Decree 2/2024 Concerning the Appointment of the Vice Dean of the Theological College of St. Rewis in Abbasiya, Cairo His Grace Bishop Makary, General Bishop in Cairo, has been appointed as Vice Dean of the Theological College of St. Rewis in Abbasiya, Cairo, as of the new academic year; September 2024. We affirm our …
by Pierre Papal Decree 1/2024Concerning the Establishment of the General Secretariat of Coptic Hospitals in Cairo In light of the improvement of the service of hospitals and medical centers, provided by the Coptic Church to serve the Egyptian society, and through the Synod Committee for Hospitals, and its head, His Grace Bishop Youannes, Bishop of Asyut Diocese …
by Pierre Papal Decree 5/2023 Concerning the Churches of Abu Al Matamir in Beheira At the request of His Eminence Metropolitan Pakhomious, Metropolitan of Beheira, Matrouh, and North Africa, and Abbot of the Monastery of Saint Macarius of Alexandria, and the approval of His Grace Bishop Kyrillous Ava Mina, Bishop and Abbot of the Monastery of the …
by Pierre Papal Decree 4/2023Concerning His Grace Bishop Suriel Transfer His Grace Bishop Suriel from the service in the Diocese of Los Angeles, California, USA, to the service at the Seminary College in New Jersey, and he joins as a lecturer in the faculty of the college, thanking His Eminence Metropolian Serapion for hosting Bishop Suriel during …
by Pierre Papal Decree 3/2023Concerning the Appointment of a Papal Vicar in Cyprus I, Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, Appoint the Rev. Monk Irenios Al-Baramousi to serve in Cyprus as the Papal Vicar. He will be responsible for overseeing the pastoral, ecclesiastical, financial and administrative matters. He will …
by Pierre Papal Decree 2/2023Concerning the Appointment of a Papal Legate for Sydney Dioceseas the Chairperson of the Diocesan Board of Trustees Our blessed congregation of the Diocese of Sydney & its Affiliated Regions, In accordance with Rule 4(3)(A) of the Constitution of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney & its Affiliated Regions, I hereby DIRECT the following: …
by Pierre Papal Decree 8/2022Concerning the Clerical Council for Priests Affairs of Upper Egypt Dioceses His Grace Bishop Bakhoum, Bishop of Sohag and its surroundings, has been assigned to supervise the Clerical Council for Priests Affairs in the Dioceses and Churches of Upper Egypt, instead of His Grace Bishop Lucas, Bishop of Abnoub and Al-Fateh.And those who …
by Pierre Papal Decree 7/2022Concerning St. Matthew El-Fakhoury’s Monastery, Esna, Luxor His Grace Bishop Youakim, General Bishop of Esna & Armant (Luxor Governorate), is assigned to be a Papal Vicar, supervising St. Matthew El-Fakhoury’s Monastery in Mount Asfun, Esna. He will be the monastic and financial manager of the monastery and all its activities and he will …
by Pierre Papal Decree 1/2023Concerning the Supervision of El-Keraza Magazine His Grace Bishop Marcos, Bishop of Damietta, Kafr El Sheikh & El-Barari and Abbot of St. Demiana Monastery, ElBarari, is assigned to supervise the issuance of El-Keraza Magazine, the Coptic Orthodox Church Official Magazine, starting from January 2023.In this regards, we thank and appreciate His Grace Bishop …
by Pierre Papal Decree 9/2022Concerning the Appointment of a Papal Vicar for Mansoura Diocese His Grace Bishop Salib, Bishop of Mit Ghamr, Daqadous and Al Sharqiya, was delegated to be a Papal Vicar for the Diocese of Mansoura and its surroundings, after the passing His Grace Bishop Dawoud. He has the right to supervise spiritually, administratively, financially, …
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