Ordination of Fr. Tomas Nashed

Among those ordained by H.H. Pope Shenouda III on November 14, 2009, was Fr. Tomas (Thomas) Nashed, formerly known as Hany Nashed, to serve in the church of St. George & St. Shenouda Church in Jersey City, NJ.  I would like to congratulate Fr. Tomas, Mona, Mark, Thomas, Daniel, the family, and the congregation on this blessed ordination.  May the Lord bless Fr. Tomas’ service to be fruitful and effective in the youth of our church. Here are the two videos of selected clips from the ordination.

Ordination Video  – Short Version (5:32)

Contains: Beginning of Prayers, Fr. Tomas is Called, Fr. Tomas is Dressed in his Priestly Garments, Fr. Tomas is Crowned with his Priestly Crown, Fr. Tomas Prays a Part in the Liturgy

Ordination Video – Long Version (17:11)

Contains: Beginning of Prayers, The Oath of Priesthood, The Prayers of Blessing, Fr. Tomas is Called, Fr. Tomas is Dressed in his Priestly Garments, Fr. Tomas is Crowned with his Priestly Crown, Fr. Tomas Prays a Part in the Liturgy, The Confession

Coptic Priest Ordinations – November 2009

Today, on November 14, 2009, the 38th Anniversary of the Enthronement of H.H. Pope Shenouda III as Pope and Patriarch on the See of St. Mark, H.H. Pope Shenouda III, the gathered Metropolitans, and Bishops ordained many priests.

They ordained 22 new priests:

1. Father Tomas (Thomas), formerly known as Hany Nashed of Jersey City, NJ, to serve St. George & St. Shenouda Church in Jersey City, NJ, USA
2. Father George to serve St. George Church in Ottawa, Canada
3. Father Youssef (Joseph) to serve St. Abraam Church in Toronto, Canada
4. Father Mikhail (Michael) to serve St. Mark Church in Brazil
5. Father Elia (Elijah) to serve St. Antonius & St. Paul Church in Ezbet El Nakhl, Cairo, Egypt
6. Father Yostos to serve St. Antonius & St. Paul Church in Ezbet El Nakhl, Cairo, Egypt
7. Father Boules (Paul) to serve Virgin Mary Church in El Matareya, Cairo, Egypt
8. Father Bola (Paul) to serve Virgin Mary Church in El Matareya, Cairo, Egypt
9. Father Filopateer to serve Virgin Mary Church in El Matareya, Cairo, Egypt
10. Father Angelos (Angel) to serve Virgin Mary Church in El Matareya, Cairo, Egypt
11. Father Samoeel (Samuel) to serve Virgin Mary Church in Hart El Room, Egypt
12. Father Bola (Paul) to serve Virgin Mary Church in Hart El Room, Egypt
13. Father Mina to serve Virgin Mary & St. Mina Church in Madenat Nasr, Egypt
14. Father Bishoy to serve St. Shenouda Church in El Hadaba Bosta, Egypt
15. Father Rafael to serve St. Shenouda Church in El Hadaba Bosta, Egypt
16. Father Shenouda to serve St. Shenouda Church in El Hadaba Bosta, Egypt
17. Father Timothaos (Timothy) to serve St. Mina Church in Shoubra, Cairo, Egypt
18. Father Arsanios to serve St. Mina Church in Shoubra, Cairo, Egypt
19. Father Mousa (Moses) to serve St. Mina Church in Shoubra, Cairo, Egypt
20. Father Markos (Mark) to serve Virgin Mary & Archangel Michael in Egypt
21. Father Yohanna (John) to serve Virgin Mary & St. John in Bab El Looh, Cairo, Egypt
22. Father Mina, formerly knows as Mina Abdelshahid of Brooklyn, NY, to serve our churches in USA

May the Lord continue to bless His Church and increase her service. We congratulate His Holiness Pope Shenouda III on the ordinations of these new servants of Christ. We also congratulate the newly ordained fathers the priests, their families, and the congregations of these blessed churches.

I would like to wish a special CONGRATULATIONS to Fr. Tomas Nashed, Mona, Mark, Thomas, Daniel, the whole family, and congregation of St. George & St. Shenouda!

Coptic Clergy Ordinations Video

Live Streaming of Coptic Special Events

I will be live streaming video of two events coming up:

1. Celebration for the Anniversary of H.H. Pope Shenouda III of Enthronement at 11:00am EST on Friday,  Nov. 13, 2009.

2. Ordination of Coptic Clergy at 1:00am EST on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

Click to watch Live Stream via Ustream

Theological Seminary in Melbourne

His Grace Bishop Suriel of Melbourne is completing the development of the Theological Seminary in Melbourne and will open it to the general public. Moreover, the Seminary will soon be accredited through His Grace’s leadership.

What a wonderful and awesome endeavor that is greatly needed for our Church and for the public at large.

We ask our Good Savior to continue advancing these efforts for the glory of His Holy Name.

Please check out this wonderful video about the Seminary:

More Information available at: http://www.sacotc.org/

Song about St. Mary’s Annunciation

I am posting the video of this song in honor of St. Mary’s Fast which has started today.  The video was taken in an informal setting late night at Virgin Mary & St. Moses the Strong Abbey in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Hope you all enjoy it and may you have a blessed fast!

This is a quick translation of the song:

In the early morning, while I was praying,

A luminous angel, came and told me,

Peace to you O highly favored,

Exalted above all mankind.

Refrain:

O beautiful angel, How sweet you are,

How luminous you are, How spiritual you are,

Save us from destruction,

O Angel, so beautiful…, O Angel…

I said to my angel, Where did you come from?

I got goosebumps, I’m awestricken,

I’m not married, and I have no husband,

They will stone me, O my angel.

The Holy Spirit will come upon you,

and His power will overshadow you,

and the one who shall be born from you,

The holy one who will be called the Son of the Highest.

The ECCYC 20th Anniversary Video

This year was the 20th Anniversary for the East Coast Coptic Youth Convention (ECCYC).  This video commemorates the 20 years of ECCYCs. It is a compilation of pictures and clips from throughout the years. Congratulations to the ECCYC!

Kristos Anesti (The song)

Satan’s Meeting

As this year’s Lent is almost over and I realized how it has just passed by, I have decided to spend this last week of Lent and Holy Week differently.  I have been caught up with many things and I have been busy!  Like many of us, I needed a wake up call.  Well, a good friend shared this video with me and now I’m sharing it with you…

more about “Satan’s Meeting“, posted with vodpod

Coptic Society Thanksgiving Dinner 2008 – Videos

Comedy Skit – For Za2

What are you thankful for?

Coptic News Network’s Investigation

This is a mad funny comedy video clip! Props go out to Archangel Michael & St. Mena Coptic Church, Staten Island, NY.

Click to watch “Coptic News Network’s Investigation“, posted with vodpod