"...behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name." (Luke 1:48-49)

"Having a desire to depart and to be with Christ; which is far better" (Philippianes 1:23)

With heavy hearts we bid farewell to our beloved Pope Shenouda III (August 3,1923-March 17,2012)

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria is the 117th Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of All Africa on the Holy Apostolic See of Saint Mark the Evangelist of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. He was the head of The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria.

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria -- born Nazeer Gayed on August 3, 1923 in Asyut, Upper Egypt -- has passed away March 17,2012 at the age of 89, after battling several serious illnesses.

According to the laws of the Egyptian Church, the body of late Pope will remain for three days on the papal chair in the cathedral where the prayers will be held during that time. The Church is to hold his funeral on Tuesday March 20,2012.
Pope Shenouda III biography

 

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