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St Mark, the Evangelist
The second Gospel was written by St. Mark, who, in the New Testament, is sometimes called John Mark. Both he and his mother, Mary, were highly esteemed in the early Church, and his mother's house in Jerusalem served as a meeting place for Christians there.
St. Mark was associated with St. Paul and St. Barnabas (who was Mark's cousin) on their missionary journey through the island of Cyprus. Later he accompanied St. Barnabas alone. We know also that he served in Rome with St. Peter and St. Paul. St. Mark is the founder of the Church in Alexandria.
St. Mark wrote the second Gospel, probably sometime before the year 60 A.D.; he wrote it in Greek for the Gentile converts to Christianity. The second Gospel is a record of the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of the Prince of the Apostles. He is the patron saint of notaries.
The Holy Great Fast & Spiritual Discipline
By Bishop Youssef
"The true fast is that in which sins, anger, tongue, and instincts are under control" (St Basil the Great).
The Holy Great Fast is often referred to as "The Spring of Our Spiritual Life". Spring being the most beautiful season of the year and a time of spiritual renewal.
The 55 days of the Holy Great Fast are considered the most Holy days of fasting of the Coptic Church. Fifty-five days include the forty days, which were fasted by the Lord Himself, the Passion Week, and the first initial week to prepare us spiritually before this great season of renewal. We fast to commemorate His sufferings on the Holy Cross, for spiritual discipline and our salvation.Read more...
A Prayer Vigil for the Nag Hammady massacre
On January 10, 2010, the Coptic faithful in New Orleans and nearby communities held a prayer vigil to remember the massacre that took place in Nag Hammady, Egypt on the Nativity Eve.
May God comfort their families, fill their hearts with the consolation of the Holy Spirit and rest their souls in the paradise of joy.
Abouna's 10th Anniversary was celebrated
Fr. Youstos Ghaly 10th Anniversary was celebrated on Saturday, December 20, 2009. The Coptic faithful in New Orleans and nearby communities gathered to honor the father whom they love so dearly.
Fr. Ghaly was ordained a priest in 1999 by H.G. Bishop Youssef, Bishop of the Diocese of Southern United States to serve the Coptic faithful in Louisiana and nearby communities.
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Young Adults & Youth Retreat
Young Adults & Youth Retreat took place from October 30, to November 1, 2009. Fr. Ghaly and the group left New Orleans Friday evening and returned on Sunday November 1, 2009. The group had a time of prayer, worship and one to one personal meeting with Fr. Ghaly. They enjoyed different type of games and they can't wait to do it again.