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The Coptic Arts and Heritage Association
A committee from the church's children formed in April 1996, they called themselves "The Coptic Arts and Heritage association". They then proposed a requisition to the radio station "3 ZZZ FM" to specify a time for them to broadcast a Coptic program to serve the Coptic community in Melbourne. After a long time of persistent effort and prayers, the administration of the radio station approved the requisition formed contract and was signed by Mr. Lewis Wahba and deacon Mr. Alfonse Seif.
     The Dedicated servants then organized them selves thoroughly and aired their first program for the delight of the Coptic communities ears on Friday 2nd May 1997 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM. The members of the association were excited and happy with their achievements and thanked God for his Grace. From thereafter, by Gods blessing, the program aired every Friday.
     On April 2nd 1998 the association asked for another timeslot for an English broadcast to serve the youth of the beloved Church. An agreement was reached by January 2000. And by the blessing of our bishop His Grace Anba Suriel, and by the active participation of Fr Macarius Wahba and the youth of the church "Pensotir" the Coptic radio program was established on 3rd February 2000.
     As for the Arabic Program airing every Friday 2:00 - 3:00 PM it has acquired the following effective structure;

  •  An Introduction in Coptic Arabic and English, with E'poro (joyous tune) in the background.
  •   A segment from a sermon of His Holiness Pope Abba Shenouda III.
  •   A segment from a sermon of Our Bishop Anba Suriel or of a priest.
  •   "Learn the Coptic language" lessons with deacon Mr. Nabil Meseeha.
  •   Church History and Tradition. v Contemplations on sayings of the Fathers of the Church.
  •   A Coptic Hymn or traditional Tune. v Bible Quizzes / Questions and Answers (General).
  •   Some of the Church and Diocese news.

  Go to the audio page to listen to a program recording. May God bless this service that is His, for the Glory of His Holy Name.


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