Diocese News
Ordination of Fr. Theodore Rizkalla
On November 15, 2020 H.G. Bishop Mina performed the “laying on the hands” and ordained Fr. Theodore Rizkalla to the order of priesthood on the Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Mary and St. Maurice in Kitchener, Ontario. The ordination was attended by the parish priests,...
Updates about Abuse Prevention Policies
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God. Amen. Date: October 20th, 2020Subject: Updates about abuse prevention policies Dear beloved, Peace and Grace to you from our Lord. I write today to update you on the progress we have made thus far in...
Pastoral Letter for the New Coptic Year (Year 1737 of the Martyrs)
September 11, 2020 “You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 Dear Beloved in Christ, I pray that you are safe and well.September is a month of new beginnings. During this month, on September 11th, we celebrate the Feast...
Statement on Sexual Misconduct
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God. Amen. As the Body of Christ, we always celebrate and mourn together. Today is a day where we mourn and chant with David the Psalmist and say “Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice....
Statement on the Death of George Floyd
Date: June 8th, 2020 Beloved children of the Diocese of Mississauga, Vancouver and Western Canada, Peace and grace to you. We are sure that you have all noticed the current and hostile climate in the United States stem- ming from the murder of George Floyd. This...
Ontario Government Announces Opening and Increased Capacity of Places of Worship
Date: June 8, 2020 “The Lord said…“I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me; I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my Name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there” (1 Kings 9:3) Beloved congregation of the...
Press Release
Pastoral Statement on same-sex relationships and sexual identity
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Presidential Recognition for Mrs. Phoebe Wasfy
Watch Video "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) It is with grateful hearts to our Lord that the diocese of Mississauga, Vancouver, and Western Canada...
Press Release: Regarding Events that took place at the Church of Virgin Mary & St Athanasius in Mississauga early Saturday morning
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Resuming Normalcy To Church Life
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2022 Pastoral Letter for the Glorious Feast of Nativity
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Financial support for St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Surrey, B.C.
Pastoral and Festive Messages
Pastoral Paschal Message for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. In Matthew 28:6 the angel said to the women, “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.” My beloved fathers and beloved congregation, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! Khristos Anesti! Alethos...
2020 Pastoral Message for the Blessed Feast of the Nativity
In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen. Dear brothers and sisters, I wish you all a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas, my beloved sons and daughters, fathers and mothers. On this holy day of the feast of Nativity, I would like to wish...
2019 Pastoral Message for the Blessed Feast of the Nativity
The Message for Glorious Feast of the Nativity 2019 In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Dear brothers and sisters, I wish you all a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas, Four things Christ wants us to enjoy this Christmas, Let us read...
2018 Paschal Message for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection
The Message for Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2018 In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Khristos Anesti; Alithos Anesti! Pi-Ekhrestos Aftonf; Khen O Methmi Aftonf! Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen! My Beloved, Fathers, Mothers...
2018 Festive Message for the Blessed Feast of the Nativity
English PDF The Message for Glorious Feast of the Nativity 2018 In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Dear brothers and sisters, I wish you all a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas, What is the meaning of true Christmas? what do you...
2017 Paschal Message for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection
Papal Festive Messages
2018 Papal Message of the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen. Ekhristos Anesti, Alithos Anesti. Christ is risen, Truly, He is risen. I congratulate you my beloved for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection. The Feast of the Resurrection is the epitome of our...
2018 Papal Message for the Blessed Feast of the Nativity
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen. I congratulate you on the New Year 2018 and on the glorious Nativity, the first of the Lord’s feasts that we celebrate every year. I extend my congratulations to all: the fathers the...