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The Season of the Church
Holy Great Fast
Feb 24 - Apr 11, 2025
Meshir 17 - Parmoute 3, 1741
Lazarus Saturday | Apr 12
Hosanna Sunday | Apr 13
Holy Week | Apr 14-18
Joyous Saturday | Apr 19
Today's Readings
April 4, 2025
Paremhotep 26, 1741
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
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Holy Great Fast: Sunday Readings Only
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Daily Journey Through Holy Great Fast With The Early Church
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Elevation of HE Metropolitan Youssef by HH Pope Tawadros II
Elevation of HE Metropolitan Youssef: Divine Liturgy by HH Pope Tawadros II
Elevation of HE Metropolitan Youssef - Divine Liturgy by HH Pope Tawadros II
Coptic Hymns: Hymns for Elevation

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Diocese Educational Programs
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: April 12, 2025
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LEAD Program
A program for learning Christian leadership principles.
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Sound Mind & Spirit Mental Health Awareness
A program for learning about mental illnesses.
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Theological Seminary Program
Program Registration deadline for new students: June 15, 2025
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Theological Seminary Program - Nashville
An Arabic theological program located in Nashville.
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Diocese Programs
Archangel Raphael Ministry (A.R.M.)
A ministry designed specifically for individuals with special needs.
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BRAVE Men's Ministries
A ministry to restore the identity and role of men according to God's purpose.
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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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Special Needs Ministry
A ministry designed for individuals with special needs.
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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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Triumphant Christian Church
A ministry designed for men who are seeking recovery from the bondage of addiction.
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Diocese Coptic Schools
Boca Raton, FL
St. Luke Academy
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New Port Richey, FL
St. Mary Orthodox Christian School
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Children of Light Academy (COLA)
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Nashville, TN
St. Clement Christian Academy
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Diocese Events
Pre-Marital Retreat
TX: Aug 22-24, 2025
FL: TBD
TN: TBD
GA: May 16-18, 2025
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SUS Young Professionals Pilgrimage
May 2-11, 2025
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SUS College Youth Mission - Egypt
May 6-22, 2025
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H.O.P.E. Mission Trip - Egypt
Jun 3-12, 2025
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Registration Opens: January 22, 2025 @ 6 pm CST
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SUS Mission Experience - Malawi, Africa
Sept 1-12, 2025
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CENTRAL REGION
College Summer Convention
Youth Bolivia Mission
June 16-27, 2025
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MS Boy Summer Convention
Jul 15-18, 2025
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HS Boys Summer Convention
Jul 18-21, 2025
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HS Girls Summer Convention
Jul 25-28, 2025
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MS Girls Summer Convention
Jul 28-31, 2025
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FLORIDA REGION
Elementary Summer Convention
Jun 9-11, 2025
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Hymns Camp
Jun 23-27, 2025
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HS Boys Summer Convention<
Jul 14-16, 2025
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MS Boys Summer Convention<
Jul 27-29, 2025
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MS Girls Summer Convention<
Jul 29-31, 2025
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HS Girls Summer Convention<
Aug 3-5, 2025
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