Presidential Message on Global Coptic Day, 2025 whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat…

Glorious Feast of the Pentecost 'And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit' (Acts 2:3-4). They partook of fire, not of burning but of saving fire;...' - St. Cyril of Jerusalem

The Apostles Fast June 9 - July 11, 2025 "But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days." (Luke 5:35; Matthew 9:15; Mark 2:20) May the Lord continue to let His church grow and multiply throughout the world.

The Martyrdom of Sts. Anba Bishay (Ebsoy) and Anba Botros (Peter) On this day of the year 20 of the martyrs (304 AD) the two Sts. Anba Bshay (Ebsoy) and Anba Botros (Peter) were martyred. The blessing of their prayers be with us all. Amen.

📷 Exciting News from St Clement Orthodox Christian Academy - Tampa Bay Area! (formerly St Mary Orthodox Christian School–New Port Richey, FL) Official name change to St Clement Orthodox Christian Academy, opening our middle school this fall... 📷 Visit StClementNPR.org

Wise Convention Jun 19-22, 2025 | Titusville, FL

Martyrdom-St Moses the Strong Abba Moses was asked, 'What shall a man do in all the temptations & evil thoughts that come upon him?' The old man replied, 'He should implore the goodness of God to come to his aid & he will obtain peace if he prays with discernment.'-Desert Fathers

FMP - Family Ministry Program Accepting new students until July 27, 2025 More info: fmp.suscopts.org

Message from His Eminence Regarding Floods in Central Texas

H.O.P.E. Central Texas Flood Relief Fund More info: hope.suscopts.org/post_projects/…

Happy Feast of the Apostles July 12 | Epep 5 These two saints represent two distinguished kinds as regards the personality, the mission, and the style. Each one of them has distinct characteristics." - HH Pope Shenouda May the blessings of the Feast of the Apostles be with us.

2025 ASAPH Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3, 2025 Deadline: July 18, 2025 More info: sushymns.org/convention/

The Departure of St. Pishoy July 15 | Epep 8 The name "Pishoy" in Coptic means "exalted or high". The church mentions him in the liturgy as "the Perfect Man, the Beloved by our Good Savior." He is also called "The Star of the Wilderness". May his prayers be with us. Amen.

Departure of St Karas the Anchorite St Karas was the brother of Emperor Theodosius the Great. The saint realized the vanity of the world & therefore left all his possessions & went to the inner Western Wilderness where he lived for about 57 years without seeing the face of a man.

SUS Pilgrimage - Romania 2025 | 3 spots available (double occupancy) Oct 6-17, 2025 With the presence of HE Metropolitan Youssef, HG Bishop Saraphim, and HG Bishop Basil More info: sustrips.wixsite.com/romania2025

2025 Liturgy & Life Convention Nov 7-9, 2025 Registration opens Sunday, August 3rd at 5 pm CST/6 pm EST Please don’t wait to sign up as it fills up really quick! zeffy.com/en-US/ticketin…

H.O.P.E. Back-to-School Campaign More Info: hope.suscopts.org/post_projects/…

St. Mary Fast August 7-21 | Mesore 1-15 "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

St. Mary Fast ~ Background Aug 7-21 St. Mary is revered above all of the angels and saints, first and foremost because she gave birth to God. This is why icons, rather than showing her alone, show her carrying Christ as a Child in her arms. Read more: copticseasons.wixsite.com/seasons/st-mary