Season of the Church
Koiak also known as Kiahk is the fourth month of the Coptic calendar.
It lies between December 10 and January 8 of the Gregorian calendar.
The month of Koiak is also the fourth month of the Season of ‘Akhet’ (Inundation) in Ancient Egypt, where the Nile floods cover the land of Egypt.
Coptic Orthodox Church
The Coptic Orthodox Church is one of the most ancient churches in the world, founded in Egypt in the first century by Saint Mark the Apostle and writer of the second Gospel of the New Testament.
His Grace Bishop Mina
His Gace Bishop Mina is thefirst Canandian Coptic Orthodox Bishop shepherding the first established Canadain Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Mississauga, Vancouver and Western Canada.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...