Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States is composed of 58 priests serving the 44 churches and 35 Coptic communities. More

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The Season of the Church

St. Mary Feast

Aug 22, 2017
Mesore 16, 1733

Today's Readings

August 23, 2017
Mesore 17, 1733

Awake, O my harp, your chords, in praise of the Virgin Mary! Lift up your voice and sing the wonderful history of this Virgin, the daughter of David, who gave birth to the Life of the world!
St. Ephraim the Syrian

Readings

Introduction to the Readings of the Coptic New Year
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Coptic New Year Program
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God Is Not Sexist

God needs no one to defend Him. From where did our Christian culture venture to draw conclusions that God is sexist and consents to a notion that men are a dominant species and women are feeble and inadequate? Is the distinction in their roles the justification of the repugnant behavior of some men?

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Sermon

Press Release

Orlando, FL - Priest Ordination

Priest Ordination - Delray Beach, FL

Priest Ordination - Augusta, GA

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STM Abbey Press

Official Publishing Arm of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern US
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St. Moses Bookstore

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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) Fall Registration deadline for new students: Aug 10, 2017
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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, 2018
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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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