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4 days ago
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In pictures: New Coptic Orthodox church opens in Fort Worth, Texas
On the evening of 21 June, Anba Youssef, Metropolitan of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Texas, Florida, and Southern United States presided over the opening and consecration of the Church of Mar-Mina in Fort Worth, Texas. The joyful event was attended by Bishops-General Basil and Gregory, also by the priests of the church and a large congregation. The celebration began with Bishop Youssef cutting the ribbon to officially open the new church, amid scenes of great spiritual joy and thanksgiving. Following the inauguration, the Metropolitan led the consecration ritual which was followed by a night of prayer, readings, and hymns that extended through the night, and concluded with celebration of the Divine Liturgy on the morning of Sunday 22 June which coincided with the feast of Mar-Mina. Watani International Comments comments Tags: Ashraf HelmyTags: New Coptic church in Fort Worth Texas
Watani
09-06-2025
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Pope Tawadros II receives HOPE servants
Pope Tawadros II received on 7 June 2025 the servants of the HOPE Organization at the Papal Residence in Cairo, who are on service week in Egypt. The Pope spoke to them about the depth of spiritual service, the blessing it bestows on the soul, and its lasting impact on the life of the servant. He presented each servant with a HIGH Office Passport. At the end of the meeting, commemorative photos were taken with joy in front of Saint Mark's Cathedral in Abbassia. The meeting was attended by Metropolitan Youssef of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Southern United States of America, along with Bishop Basil and Bishop Gregory, general bishops of the same diocese. He gifted each of them with a HIGH Office Shield. The service visit by HOPE Organization to Egypt was coordinated with the HIGH Office, which is responsible for facilitating communication between Coptic Church dioceses outside Egypt and the areas most in need of service within the dioceses of Egypt. The office was established by a decision of the Holy Synod in March 2024. The name 'HIGH' is an acronym for 'Hands in God's Hand'. H.O.P.E. is the social services arm of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Southern US. Established under the auspices of Bishop Youssef, H.O.P.E. serves Christians in need around the world. The service is financed purely by donations, and all services are performed by volunteer workers so that 100 per cent of each donation goes towards helping those in need. Services in Egypt include aid for underserved Egyptian families, adult education and literacy classes, aiding couples planning marriage with their new homes, and helping the elderly. In Sudan, three buses were operated to evacuate people outside the war-torn country; in Botswana, families were provided with bathrooms; addicts were helped rehabilitate; and persons with disability were cared for. In Ethiopia Kenya and other places such as Syria, Thailand, and Lebanon, food was distributed in disaster ares and orphans were given much needed care. Comments comments Tags: Basma NasserPope Tawadros HOPE organization
