Departed to the Lord, His Eminence Metropolitan Bishoy of Damietta, Kafr El-Sheikh and Abbot of Saint Demiana’s Monastery for Nuns, Egypt. May the Lord repose His Eminence’s soul in the Paradise of joy, and grant comfort to all!

Take time out of your day for prayer and reflection. If you work, study or are in the city you are welcome to attend at St. Verena & St. Bishoy's Coptic Orthodox Church - Eporo Tower #melbcopts

Letter of gratitude to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II II #melbcopts

Blessed to have been able to briefly join colleagues and spiritual children of my dear departed brother and friend Father Macarius Wahba earlier today, to give thanks for and pay tribute to a gentle and gracious man of integrity and humility who served faithfully to the very end.

To enhance and strengthen the bond of unity among the diocese, all members of the Diocese of Melbourne are invited to pray together in one spirit and one accord the Divine Liturgy! #melbcopts

A monumental evening as Melbourne Copts celebrate an incredible 50 years with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II #melbcopts #popeofhope

HH visited St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College. He greeted all the students, toured the school and planted a tree #popeofhope #melbcopts

A wonderful time with His Holiness and the youth of the diocese at "A Night with His Holiness" organised by Youth In Christ #popeofhope #yic

His Holiness today held a Australia-wide Clergy Conference at Eporo Tower and spent time with the clergy #popeofhope

His Holiness met with The Hon Daniel Andrews MP and Helen Kapalos - Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. #popeofhope

His Holiness met with the St Athanasius College Community and delivered a lecture followed by the awarding of medals #popeofhope #melbcopts

His Holiness was interviewed today by multiple media outlets including Andrew Bolt from Sky News #popeofhope #melbcopts

We thank God for the blessings we have received and we bid farewell to His Holiness. We wish him a safe return #popeofhope #melbcopts

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Coptic Christians flock to see Pope sheppnews.com.au/regional/2017/…

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Pressure mounts on MPs over voluntary euthanasia theage.com.au/victoria/press… via The Age

Thank you to the Monocle magazine team for your comprehensive coverage of the Australian pastoral visit by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and the Eporo Tower opening. More details: monocle.com/magazine/issue… … #popeofhope #popetawadrosII #melbcopts #coptic #bishopsuriel

This week marks18 years since Bishop Suriel was enthroned as the 1st Coptic Bishop of the Melbourne Diocese. Under His Grace's leadership the diocese has achieved growth, success & enormous blessings. Let us give thanks to God for the gift of our leader & for his humble service.