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The Season of the Church
Holy Great Fast
Mar 8 - Apr 23, 2021
Meshir 29 - Parmoute 15, 1737
Today's Readings
April 20, 2021
Parmoute 12, 1737
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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English Detailed Outline
Holy Great Fast: Sunday Readings Only
English | Arabic
Holy Great Fast: Sunday Readings Only
English | Arabic
Additional Reading
Fasting and Prayer Program | Passionate About His Passion
Interview with Bishop Youssef on Al Horreya TV: Tennessee Coptic Orthodox Center (TNCOC)
Tennessee Coptic Orthodox Center-TNCOC: Message from Bishop Youssef, Fr Daniel Ebrahim & Bishoy Fam
Sunday Divine Liturgy Homily: Sunday of the Paralytic Man by His Grace
Youth/Servants Meeting: What is the Truth by His Grace
General Meeting: Lying to Oneself Lecture and Q&A Session by His Grace
Sermon
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman | 2021
Sunday of the Prodigal | 2021 (English & Arabic)
Sunday of the Prodigal Son |2021 (Arabic) @ ON - TV
Forgive To Be Forgiven
Family Counseling Series & QA (Arabic) @ AL Horreya - TV

Press Release
Priest Ordination - Wesley Chapel, FL
Subscribe to Children of Light Sunday School Curriculum
ST. MARY & ST. MOSES ABBEY
Renovation Project for the St. Mary Family Retreat Building
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Diocese - Amazon Smile
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STM Abbey Press
Official Publishing Arm of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern US
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Word of Wisdom: Subscribe to the Abbey's New Mailing Program
St. Moses Bookstore
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 3, 2021
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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, 2021
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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: Oct 29-31, 2021
FL: TBA
TN: Apr 2-4, 2021
GA: May 21-23, 2021
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