Diocese of Melbourne

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In September 2000, the Diocese purchased a property in Coburg to establish as a Coptic Centre incorporating the Theological College. Extraordinary support was received both from the congregation and the youth in generous financial support and the theological college students who utilised the facilities to their capacity. Over the following two years the number of meetings, activities and theological college classes being held, exceeded the physical space available and it became clear that this facility would only be sufficient for, and limited to Theological College uses.
In late December of 2001, through God's grace, we were made aware of an exceptional property that had come up for sale. The property was called Whitefriars Park, a Carmelite Monastery established in 1937. In the heart of metropolitan Melbourne, with the capacity to cater to our needs for many years to come, it is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and one in which the hand of God can be felt at work.
Whitefriars Park has now become The Coptic Orthodox Church - Diocese of Melbourne and through God's Grace, it will once again be used as a place of prayer, religious study, fellowship and retreat.

Epsajee - 206    Sunday 28 June 2009

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Visit of His Grace Bishop David General Bishop of Coptic Orthodox Church Archdiocese of North America
To the Diocese of Melbourne
3 – 12 July 2009

Friday 3 July : 7:15 pm arrival in the evening (Singapore airlines Flight no. SQ 217 )
Friday 3 July - Thursday 9 July : Attending the Winter Youth Conventions - Phillip Island
Friday 10 July : Private retreat
Saturday 11 July : 6:30pm Vespers at Archangel Michael & St. Anthony Church
Sunday 12 July : 9:00am Divine Liturgy of the Apostles Feast at St. George Church
                             4:00pm departure to Cairo

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Youth Pilgrimage to Egypt
Special Tours
24th January-24th February 2010
Tour Approved by His Grace Bishop Suriel
Fully Escorted Tours Including airlines, all fares, luxury transport, accommodation, and most meals
Don’t miss this opportunity offered at an amazing price!

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This article appeared in the Manningham Leader on page 3 on Wednesday 17 of June, 2009

Theo Mackaay the new General Secretary of the Victorian Council of Churches visited His Grace Bishop Suriel today at The Dome to gain a better understanding of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne. He was particularly interested to hear of our mission work in Melbourne as well as in Fiji and Pakistan. He was also interested in our youth ministry. His Grace informed Mr. Mackaay of the future plans for The Dome as well as the progress of our Theological College.

Epsajee - 205    Sunday 21 June 2009

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Message of His Grace Bishop Suriel to his beloved congregation of the Diocese of Melbourne on the occasion of the apostles fast

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“The Dome” - Steering Committee Message

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Photos from the ordination ceremony of the new bishops, which took place on the Pentecost Feast by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the Holy Synod.

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His Grace Bishop Suriel, the clergy, the deacons, the servants, and the congregation of the Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions would like to warmly congratulate Their Grace the new bishops on their ordination by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III; and ask the Lord to bless their service and keep the life of our beloved Pope Shenouda III, and their lives for many years to come.