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FMP - Family Ministry Program
Accepting new students until July 25, 2026
More info: https://t.co/o9WXt7H0HV

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Global Coptic Day | June 1st
Presidential Message

https://t.co/aoD1GGbefc

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The Apostles Fast
June 1-July 11, 2026

Today marks the beginning the Apostles Fast & we pray that all the blessings of this fast be w/you all.

But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days.-Lk 5:35; Mt 9:15; Mk 2:20

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Feast of the Entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into Egypt

"Behold, the Lord rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt; the idols of Egypt will totter at His presence, and the heart of Egypt will melt in its midst." (Isaiah 19:1)

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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).

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First Sunday of the Holy 50 Days
Thomas Sunday~one of the 7 minor feast of our Lord
Theme: Christ is our Faith

Holy Gospel~Jn 20:19-31
"Jesus said to him, 'Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'"-Jn 20:29

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Happy Glorious Feast of the Resurrection
Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen!
Khristos Anesti; Alithos Anesti!
Pi-Ekhrestos Aftonf; Khen O Methmi Aftonf!

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Festal Message from HE Metropolitan Youssef, HG Bishop Basil, and HG Bishop Gregory

English: https://t.co/JKBK3rHbkb
Arabic: https://t.co/2H9DRBYRMQ

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Bright Saturday

"Christ descended into Hades to save Adam and release all the righteous souls that had been taken captive in Hades." - St. Athanasius

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Night of the Apocalypse by His Eminence

The word apocalypse in Greek means "revelation". The night of Great Friday is called the Night of Apocalypse because it is on this night that we read the entire Holy Book of Revelation.

Read more: https://t.co/gKS2Q916Ht

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Holy Great Friday of Holy Pascha Week
12th Hour ~ The burial of our Lord Jesus Christ

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Holy Great Friday
6th Hour~Our Lord Jesus Christ was nailed to the Cross bc of the sin committed by Adam

Remember me O my Lord when You come into Your Kingdom.
Remember me O my Kind when you come into Your Kingdom.
Remember me O Holy-One when you come into Your Kingdom.

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Holy Great Friday
Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the cross. He who is King of the angels is arrayed in a crown of thorns...We venerate your passion, O Christ. Show us also your glorious Resurrection. - St. Cyril of Alexandria

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Holy Covenant Thursday

"At Thy mystical Supper, Son of God, today receive me as a communicant: For I will not speak of the mystery to Your enemies; I will not give You a kiss as did Judas; but as the Thief I confess You: Remember me, Lord, when You come into Your Kingdom."

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Holy Covenant Thursday | Holy Pascha Week
Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet

Liturgy of the Waters
"...took a towel & girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, & to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded."-Jn 13:4-5

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Holy Covenant Thursday of Holy Pascha Week
9th Hour ~ Genesis 22:1-19

Abraham’s confirmation of his faith through his willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac.

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Holy Covenant Thursday of Holy Pascha Week
1st Hour ~ The Procession of Judas

Judas (6) who has broken the law.

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Wed | Holy Pascha

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, 'What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?' And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver. So from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him.-Mt 26:14-16

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Wednesday | Holy Pascha Week
"The judgment of God will be decisive and final in the day when the angels will separate the evil doers from amount the righteous and the sinners will be thrown into the burning fire. May the Lord God have mercy upon us."-St. Shenouda the Archmandrite

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Wednesday of Holy Pascha Week
The Anointing at Bethany

"But Jesus said, 'Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.'" (John 12:7-8)