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Meeting with the Premier of Victoria and State Minister for Multicultural Affairs

On Wednesday 5 November 2025, His Grace Bishop Rewis had the pleasure of meeting with The Hon Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria, and The Hon Ingrid Stitt MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs. His Grace was accompanied by Fr Daniel Ghabrial, Vicar-General of the Diocese, along with Diocesan community representatives. The meeting took place at Treasury Place in Melbourne’s CBD. The discussion highlighted the significant contributions of the Coptic Orthodox community to th

Statement on the Offical Welcoming Ceremony of His Grace Bishop Rewis

With profound thanks to our gracious Lord and hearts filled with joy, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne held the Official...

Repose of Tasoni Tafida Nematalla

With deep sorrow and hearts full of faith in the Resurrection, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne mourns the passing of Tasoni Tafida Nematalla, beloved wife of the late Very Reverend Fr Mina Nematalla OAM, nephew of His Holiness Pope Kyrillos VI and the first Coptic Orthodox Priest in Australia.

Appointment of His Grace Bishop Rewis as General Bishop of the Diocese

Friday 6 June 2025 Dear beloved congregation of the Christ-loving Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne, We receive with great joy and...

Repose of The Very Reverend Fr Philemon El Baramousy

With deep sorrow and hearts full of faith in the Resurrection, we announce the repose of the Very Reverend Fr Philemon El Baramousy, who...

General Communique | Diocese of Melbourne & Diocese of Sydney Joint Clergy Conference - 19 to 22 May 2025

Clergy from the two Australian Diocese gathered together in a spirit of love, fellowship and a common purpose over three and a half days...

Diocese Representation at the Solemn Pontifical Mass for the Repose of Pope Francis

On Monday 28 April 2025, our Diocese was represented at the Solemn Pontifical Mass for the Repose of Pope Francis, held at St Patrick’s...

Statement of Condolence on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” - John 11:25 Monday 21 April 2025 It is...

Joint Meeting - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne & Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney with the Assistant Minister for Immigration

On Tuesday 4 March 2025, the Coptic Orthodox Church of Australia marked a historic and landmark day as the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of...

Recognition of Mr. Bassilios Morcos with the Medal of the Order of Australia Award

The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Bassilios Morcos OAM on being awarded the Medal...