An RSS feed of the press releases released on the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States website http://www.suscopts.org/resources/literature http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/may/04/his-graces-scheduleCOLLEYVILLE, TX. April 4, 2012 -- Thanks be to God for His Grace's return to the Diocese. During this short period, His Grace's schedule will be: DateChurchMay 5, 2012St. Simon the Tanner - Sarasota, FLMay 6, 2012St. Mark - Fort Myers, FLMay 12, 2012St. John Kame - Birmingham, ALMay 13, 2012St. Mary - Atlanta, GAWe thank the Lord for His Grace's blessing and presence with his children. We pray that the Lord preserve his life for us all. ...Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/apr/28/can-a-diocesan-bishop-be-nominated-for-popeCOLLEYVILLE, TX. April 28, 2012 -- Many people are inquiring about the papal selection process especially the point whether or not a diocesan bishop can be nominated for the papacy. At this time, we like to address this point to clarify the process.In Canon 15 of the Nicene Council (English | Arabic), it states:On account of the great disturbance and discords that occur, it is decreed that the custom prevailing in certain places contrary to the Canon, must wholly be done away; so that neither bishop, elder, nor deacon shall pass from city to city. And if anyone, after this ...Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/mar/30/the-church-rite-for-the-feast-of-annunciationCOLLEYVILLE, TX. March 30, 2012 -- Since the Feast of the Annunciation and Lazarus Saturday fall on the same day, the church does not celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation. For this reason, the reading for this day will be those of Lazarus Saturday and NOT those of the Feast of the Annunciation.May the blessings of the Holy Pascha week be with you. ...Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/mar/27/the-encyclopedia-of-christian-q--a-has-arrivedCOLLEYVILLE, TX. March 27, 2012 -- We are happy to announce the arrival of His Grace's latest publication, "Encyclopedia of Christian Q & A". We thank the Virgin Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Connecticut for their efforts in formatting and publishing this valuable book."This reference book provides extensive insight into most aspects of Christian life, such as the church traditions, rites, dogma, comparative theology, spirituality, faith, ecumenical, social, contemporary issues, etc. This is an accumulation of questions that His Grace Bishop Youssef has received over a span of more than ten years. For every question, His Grace ...Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/mar/20/exposition-read-in-the-funeral-of-the-patriarchsCOLLEYVILLE, TX. March 20, 2012 -- During the funeral service for His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the following exposition was read.I am your father and teacher. All of you my children, listen to my commandments. I ask you my beloved children; preserve and look after the faith of the Holy Trinity.I ask you my beloved children; love one another with a true love.I ask you my beloved children, do good with all humanity.I ask you my beloved children; do not let the world deceive you.I ask you my beloved children; do not fall short or "be not eager" in the ...Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/mar/18/statement-by-president-obama-on-the-passing-of-popCOLLEYVILLE, TX. March 18, 2012 -- A statement from President Obama:Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III, a beloved leader of Egypt’s Coptic Christians and an advocate for tolerance and religious dialogue. We stand alongside Coptic Christians and Egyptians as they honor his contributions in support of peace and cooperation. We will remember Pope Shenouda III as a man of deep faith, a leader of a great faith, and an advocate for unity and reconciliation. His commitment to Egypt’s national unity is also a testament to what can be accomplished when ...Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/mar/18/us-department-of-state-on-the-passing-of-pope-shenCOLLEYVILLE, TX. March 18, 2012 -- A press statement from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton:Today, Americans stand alongside Egyptians in offering our deepest condolences on the passing of Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church for more than 40 years. Pope Shenouda III was a beloved leader of Egypt's Coptic Christians and an advocate for national unity and religious cooperation. As we reflect on his life and legacy, we reaffirm our support to the future peace and prosperity of Egypt. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Egyptian people and all those who mourn ...Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/mar/18/pope-benedict-xvi-offers-prayers-for-coptic-pope-sCOLLEYVILLE, TX. March 18, 2012 -- A message from Pope Benedict XVI:VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI offered prayers Saturday for Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenouda III who died on Saturday at the age of 88, a Vatican spokesman said.The Catholic pope expressed the desire that "the Lord welcomes this great pastor," Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said in a statement."We will never forget the meeting between Pope Shenouda III and Pope John Paul II in Cairo on the occasion of his pilgrimage to Mount Sinai...," in 2000 he added.While Benedict never met Shenouda, the spiritual leader of the Middle East's largest Christian ...Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/mar/18/divine-liturgy-litany-of-the-fathersCOLLEYVILLE, TX. March 18, 2012 -- The churches in the Southern Diocese are to pray the Litiany of the Fathers in the presence of the bishop or in the dioceses as shown in the document below.We will follow this prayer: In the five small litanies in the Vespers and also in the processions of the incenseIn the Long Litany for the Fathers before the CreedIn the Short Litanies before the Commemoration of the SaintsThe Diptych after the Commemoration of the SaintsClick here to download. ...Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.suscopts.org/press/2012/mar/17/priest-ordination-san-antonio-rxCOLLEYVILLE, TX. March 17, 2012 -- Due to the departure of His Holiness, the priest ordination of Dr. Mounir Ibrahim for the St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church in San Antonio has been postponed. We ask for your prayers in the fulfillment of God's will for this blessed event."The work of the priesthood is done on earth, but it is ranked among heavenly ordinances. And this is only right, for no man, no angel, no archangel, no other created power, but the Paraclete Himself ordained this succession, and persuaded men, while still remaining in the flesh to represent the ministry of ...Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500