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The Season of the Church
The Holy Great Fast
Mar 4 - Apr 19, 2019
Meshir 25 - Parmoute 11, 1735
Holy Week
Apr 20-27, 2019
Parmoute 12-19, 1735
Today's Readings
March 25, 2019
Paremhotep 16, 1735
Since we were wounded by sin, we must treat it with penance. But penance without fast is worthless. Then by fasting justify yourself before God!
St. Basil
Readings During the Holy Great Fast
Journey through the Holy Great Fast
English | Arabic
English Detailed Outline
Holy Great Fast: Sunday Readings Only
English | Arabic
Fasting & Prayer Program 2019
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Sermon
Contemporary Challenges to the Family
How to Spiritually Prepare for Marriage (Arabic)
How to Benefit from the Divine Liturgy
The Offences in Service
The Offensive and Defensive Strategies of Warfare (Arabic)
Faith & Cultural Challenges (Arabic)
QA - Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit (Arabic)
The Narrow Gate
The Danger of Gossip
The Offences in the Life of the Servant ~ Lecture & QA Session
Treasuring During the Great Fast (Arabic)
The Fear of God (Arabic)
Pressing Toward the Goal
Press Release
Priest Ordination -Lubbock, TX
Sunday School Curriculum Revision Announcement
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Official Publishing Arm of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern US
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Diocese Educational Programs - Board of Education
Asaph Hymns Institute
(AHI) is the first ever online hymnological seminary.
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Family Ministry Program
(FMP) Summer Registration deadline for new students: May 10, 2019
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LEAD Program
A program for learning Christian leadership principles.
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Theological Seminary Program
Program Registration deadline for new students: March 15, 2019
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Theological Seminary Program - Nashville
An Arabic theological program located in Nashville.
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Theological Seminary Boarding Program - Abbey
A 2 year live-in program located at St. Mary and St. Moses Abbey.
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Diocese Programs
Archangel Raphael Ministry (A.R.M.)
A program designed specifically for individuals with special needs.
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H.O.P.E. Social Services
A social services program designed to help those in need.
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Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries
An official campus ministry organization.
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St. Clement Christian Academy
This is a learning community dedicated to meeting the needs of each learner within its walls.
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St. Mark Festival Program
This is a spiritual competition among the Coptic Churches doing the same activity world wide.
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St. Verena Resource Ministry
(SVRM) Professionals networking together to make a difference and provide resources to our Coptic community. To make a request or to volunteer as a consultant.
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TIPS: Search for Job & Education Opportunities
Triumphant Christian Church
A ministry designed for men who are seeking recovery from the bondage of addiction.
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Diocese Events
Pre-Marital Retreat
TX: Nov 8-10, 2019
FL: TBA
TN: Mar 1-3, 2019
GA: May 17-19, 2019
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Florida Servants Convention
Mar 29-30, 2019
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Her First Love Retreat
Mar 29-31, 2019
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Lead Beyond Conference
Jun 7-9, 2019
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SUS Mission Experience
UGANDA 2019
Jun 14-28, 2019
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Women's Retreat
Aug 30-Sept 2, 2019
Flyer
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2019 SUS Pilgrimage Trip
Details and registration will be posted at the beginning of April. This trip will be scheduled for September 2019
Amplify Conference
Oct 18-20, 2019
Atlanta
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I.M.P.A.C.T. Conference
Oct 31-Nov 3, 2019
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Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
P.O. Box 1005
Colleyville, TX 76034
Tel: 817-841-9353
Fax: 817-704-2389
St. Stephen Retreat Center
4951 S. Washington Ave.
Titusville, FL 32780
Tel: 321-567-4961
Fax: 321-567-4955
St. Mary & St. Demiana Convent
330 Village Dr.
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Tel: 678-842-3281
Fax: 817-704-2389
St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey
101 South Vista Drive
Sandia, TX 78383
Tel: 361-547-3257
Fax: 817-231-0135
St. Mary & St. Phoebe Consecrated Sisters
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