The Feast of the Cross September 27, 2026 - September 29, 2026 Thoout 17, 1743 - Thoout 19, 1743 "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Cor 1:18 Every action of Christ glorifies the Church, but the cross is the glory above all glory… The glory of the cross, by contrast, has enlightened all those who were blinded by ignorance. It has set free all those who were slaves of sin. It has rede

Coptic New Year September 11, 2026 Thoout 1, 1743 "You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance." Psalm 65:11 Grant us O Lord Your peace, and save us from the hands of our enemies, humiliate their counsel, and heal our sicknesses. .Bless the crown of the year, with Your goodness O Lord, the rivers and the fountains, the plants and the fruits. - The Holy Psalmody

Assumption of St. Mary's Body August 22, 2026 Mesore 16, 1742 "And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord. And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name." Luke 1: 46-49 Your name, O Mary, is a precious ointment, which breathes forth the odor of Divine Grace. Let this ointment of salvation en