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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.

On 7 January, 2010 six Coptic Orthodox Youth were shot dead by Muslim extremists after Christmas Mass in Nag Hammadi near Luxor in Egypt. This is the latest in a string of ongoing incidents against the Christians of Egypt. We will remain silent no more! In Melbourne, Australia about six thousand Australian Copts and many friends of the Coptic community along with many Christian leaders marched in solidarity together against this atrocity. In this video you will see the comments of Bishop Suriel and Christian leaders to the Consul General of Egypt and the media coverage of the day on Channel nine news.

Feast of Nativity

7th January 2010

Papal Message

His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

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Feast of Nativity

7th January 2010

His Grace Bishop Suriel

Bishop of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions

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On the first day of the blessed Coptic month of Kiahk, in December 2009, reports of miraculous apparitions of the Holy Virgin Saint Mary spread throughout Egypt and around the world. The apparitions took place in El Warraq, a small island on the Nile River that is part of Greater Cairo and the Giza governate. The area is known to be very poor.

Throughout December 2009, the Holy Mother of God Saint Mary has appeared to hundreds of thousands of visitors on top of her church, St. Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church. The apparitions were visible miles away from the church. In some apparitions, the silhouette of the Holy Virgin Saint Mary is clearly visible, with her blessed head glowing with a gold halo while her gown emits a heavenly blue glow. The apparitions are accompanied with supernatural bright lights emanating from the crosses on top of the church. Thus far, the apparitions have received global attention and are a source of inspiration, faith, and power to all around the world.

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It gives me great pleasure to announce to you the name of our new principal, who will commence from the beginning of the 2010 school year. His name is Mr. Gary Underwood, and I have pasted a photo of him above. But before I type a few words about him, I would just like to give you a run-down of the selection process. In a word, it was exhaustive (and exhausting!). It was also extremely rigorous and of the highest possible standard. The selection panel comprised HG Bishop Suriel, members of the college board, clergy and a panel member with principal experience. We received international, interstate, state and local candidates. Their experience and professionalism was impressive to say the least.
Mr. Underwood is a committed Christian and a prayerful man in the Anglican tradition (what some would loosely describe as "high" Anglican, for lack of a better phrase - this means his beliefs are in line with the more traditional of Anglicans, closer to Catholics than other Anglicans) Mr. Underwood is an experienced educator in all educational sectors government, Catholic and independent. He is also an education advisor, and has written scores of educational publications, including curriculum, schooling textbooks, etc. He is a local from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. I'm sure you'll find Gary a strong leader, while being very approachable and gentle - much needed qualities for our community. I intend to divulge more exciting information about Mr. Underwood in the near future, if the Lord wills and I live.

I thank His Grace Bishop Suriel very much for his love and support in this arduous process.

Fr. Athanasius Attia

Director

St. Anthony's Coptic Orthodox College

St Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Theological College is proud to announce our 1st ever Graduation Ceremony!


SACOTC invites everyone to this very special occasion to come and show your support as our first group of graduates receive their awards.


When: 6pm on Sunday 29th November


Where: Hawthorn Town Hall 358 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn ( Melways ref is 45 D10 ) Parking available at rear of Town hall After the ceremony there will be a cocktail function and art exhibition of students work.


ALL WELCOME