“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” (1 John 3:16)
Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate – The Church of Alexandria

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4th Sunday of Kiahk

The Birth of John the Baptist“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;  for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways.” Luke 1:76 Today is the Fourth Sunday of the Blessed month of Kiahk and today’s Gospel reading is from Luke 1:57-80. In this passage, we witness the birth of St. John the…

3rd Sunday of Kiahk

Mary Visits Elizabeth “…and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb.” (Luke 1:40-41) On this Third Sunday of the blessed month of Kiahk, the Church reads from Luke 1:39–56. This Gospel recounts the visitation of St. Mary to her…

2nd Sunday of Kiahk

Birth of Jesus Foretold“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) On this Sunday, the second Sunday of Kiahk, the Church reads about the annunciation of the birth of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ to our Mother and Virgin Saint Mary from…

1st Sunday of Kiahk

Birth of John the Baptist Foretold“Your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.” (Luke 1:13) On this first Sunday of the blessed month of Koiahk, the church’s Gospel reading is from Luke 1:1-25. In this passage, St. Luke begins by stating his…