Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne in Donvale, Victoria, Australia | Religious organisation

Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne

Locality: Donvale, Victoria, Australia

Address: 100 Park Road 3111 Donvale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://the-coptic-orthodox-church-diocese-of-melbourne.placestars.com

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22.01.2022 The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne together with its Clergy and Community sincerely thank The Hon Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia, for his warm and well received message on the Coptic New Year 2020 #melbcopts

22.01.2022 Statement on Fire at St Paul’s Coptic Orthodox Church, Bendigo #melbcopts

22.01.2022 In the State of Victoria from 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 July 2020 there are some extra restrictions that will apply: When leaving home for one of the four reasons, people 12 years and older must wear a face covering, unless an exemption applies. If you are in the car alone or with someone from your household, you do not need to wear a face covering. You should put your face covering on before you leave your car. If you are driving your car for work, such as deliveries, or wit...h people from outside your household then you are required to wear a face covering. If you are doing strenuous physical exercise you do not need to wear a face covering but you must carry one with you. Strenuous exercise includes activities like jogging, running or cycling but not walking. People who live in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire must not attend a wedding outside these areas, unless they are working as the celebrant. The celebrant must wear a mask. People who live in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire cannot hold a wedding outside these areas, even if a booking has already been made.

21.01.2022 Archangel Michael Monastery wishes everyone a blessed and Holy Passion Week. For those wanting to attend Pascha Services at the monastery, bookings are essential and only those with a booking are permitted to attend. Bookings can be made via the link below! #archangelmichaelmonastery

20.01.2022 Dear beloved congregation, The funeral of the late Archdeacon Boktor (Mr Shaker Bassilios) will take place on Monday 31 May 2021. The Divine Liturgy will be pra...yed at 9am with the coffin of Archdeacon Boktor present. Followed by the funeral service at 11am. The burial ceremony will take place at Springvale Cemetery at 2pm. Followed by the Third Day Prayer at 3:30pm at church. All services except for the burial, will prayed at St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church (40-42 Gilbert Rd, Preston VIC 3072). We kindly ask everyone to assist us in adhering to COVID Restrictions by wearing a mask at all times when indoors and following the instructions of COVID Marshals.

19.01.2022 Our Diocese Youth Ministry Service, Youth In Christ - YIC is excited to announce the launch of its very own mobile app! The app brings the following features for you to use and stay connected: Watch our event livestreams Read articles and blog posts... Listen to podcasts on the go Stay up to date with the latest events across the diocese Always be in the loop via push notifications Know where you're going with the Diocese Directory ....and more! You will find fresh new and exciting content and features released as they go. The app is now available for download on the Apple App Store & Google Play Store. https://subsplash.com/youthinchrist/app

17.01.2022 Repose of The Very Reverend Fr Macarius Wahba

16.01.2022 Statement on His Excellency Mr Mohamed Fakhry’s completion of posting at the Egyptian Consulate Melbourne

14.01.2022 Dear All, A Whole Congregation English & Arabic Prayer Vigil in memory of our beloved... Very Rev. Fr Macarius Wahba will be virtually held tonight. Please find the link at stmc.org.au/vigil May God comfort us all.

13.01.2022 LIVE: Funeral Service of the late Archdeacon Boktor Bassilios

12.01.2022 A message of Condolence #melbcopts

11.01.2022 This morning the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne together with National Australia Bank (NAB) hosted the inaugural Professional Insights Breakfast 2021 at Eporo Tower, Melbourne CBD. To further strengthen the new relationship between our Diocese and NAB, a group of Executives and Staff from various departments attended the breakfast to give insight into their work. Also in attendance were members of our community from many fields of work who had the opportunity to ask questions and speak with the NAB representatives. The Diocese of Melbourne thanks the team at National Australia Bank for their continued support during our financial transition over to them and looks forward to a prosperous future together! #melbcopts #nab

11.01.2022 A blessed Feast of the Cross to all! Hail to the Cross which my Lord was crucified upon in order to save us from our sins. For greatly honoured is the sign of the Cross, of Jesus Christ the King our true God Iconography by Ashraf Fayek #melbcopts

11.01.2022 "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." - Galatians 6:2 Let us all support our brothers and sisters in Lebanon as they begin their road to recovery. Many have been left displaced, homeless, injured and without basic necessities. Coptic Hope Charity have begun an Emergency Appeal to collect donations.

11.01.2022 Memorial Tribute from the Clergy of the Diocese for the Late Fr Macarius Wahba

09.01.2022 Donations are welcomed by clicking the following link: https://business.facebook.com/donate/901604877029473/?fundraiser_source=external_url

09.01.2022 Statement from the Diocese Management Committee - Ordination of Full Rank Deacons

09.01.2022 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Our dearest and blessed mem...ber of our parish, Archdeacon Boktor (Mr Shaker Bassilios), passed away into the arms of our Lord, at the age of 103. Though he spoke very little, his presence in our church had one of the greatest impact on all generations. Everyone truly felt his tender love, gentleness and care. We send our condolences to his family and pray that Christ reposes his soul. Archdeacon Boktor (Mr Shaker Bassilios) is the husband of the late Rashia Bassilios, father of Fr Aghabious El-Souriany in Egypt, Nabil Bassilios (husband of Eugine Bassilios), Yevone Bassilios, Samir Bassilios (husband of Helen Bassilios), Gamal Bassilios (husband of Fayza Bassilios), Magdy Bassilios (husband of Mary Bassilios), Adel Bassilios (husband of Mervat Bassilios), Boshra Bassilios (husband of Mary Bassilios), Raafat Bassilios (husband of Marcel Bassilios) in Queensland and Youssry Bassilios. Grandfather of Bridget, John, Josephine, Mark, Jacklen, Peter, Andrew , Jessica, Maryam, Mina, Maryan, Mariou, Elizabeth, Tasoni Demiana , Monica, Bianca, Matthew and Youstina Bassilios. Great grandfather of Verena, Thomas, Luca, Jasmine, Olivia, Bella, Levi, Aaliyah, Liana, Andre, Sophia, Archie and Daisy. The family of the late Archdeacon Boktor Bassilios will receive condolences on Thursday 27 May from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church, Melbourne. Funeral details still to come.

07.01.2022 In loving memory of Very Rev Fr Macarius Wahba - may his memory be eternal!

06.01.2022 Today would've been the Late Fr Macarrius Wahba's 59th Birthday. Instead he is now celebrating and rejoicing in the heavens, interceeding for us all. Here is a video from the Diocese Archives of the First Divine Liturgy by Fr Macarius Wahba at St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Kensington on Sunday 23 May 1993 #melbcopts

06.01.2022 The Clergy and Community of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne, sincerely and warmly send their thanks to The Honourable Scott Morrison (ScoMo), Prime Minister of Australia, for his message on Orthodox Easter 2021

04.01.2022 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day - 2 Timothy 4:7-8 We as a Diocese are truly indebted to the Very Rev Fr Macarius Wahba - a backbone to the Clergy, supporter of the youth, a silent and humble servant to all who loved him dearly. Your memory will forever be eternal in our hearts and minds!

04.01.2022 A Blessed Feast of the Apostles to all. May each one of us remember to live our lives on this earth as an apostle of Christ! #melbcopts

04.01.2022 Our diocese educational hub, St Athanasius College works hard to offer quality theological education, and icons!

03.01.2022 The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne wishes everyone and their families a very blessed Feast of the Resurrection! #melbcopts

01.01.2022 Recommendations for using a Cloth Face mask with Brett Sutton, Victorian Chief Health Officer | -