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 through the grace of our Lord, Papal Decree No. 2 of 2025, issued and signed by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark, of the blessed appointment of His Grace Bishop Rewis as General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne, effective 1 July 2025.

His Grace Bishop Rewis entered monastic life on 7 March 2001 at the Monastery of the Holy Virgin Mary (Muharraq Monastery) in Assiut, Egypt, where he was tonsured as Fr Zosima El Muharraqi. Following his monastic consecration, he faithfully served in America, the Scandinavian countries, and the Philippines. On 7 March 2021, he was ordained as a General Bishop for East Asia, by the blessed hands of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II.

Earlier this year, our Diocese was blessed by a pastoral visit from His Grace during the month of January, which brought spiritual joy and encouragement to both clergy and laity.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II for his unwavering love, pastoral care and faithful shepherding of our Diocese. His Holiness has always attentively followed the spiritual and administrative needs of across our Diocese, offering his wisdom, guidance and support at every step. This recent appointment reflects His Holiness’ deep commitment to ensuring the continued growth, unity and pastoral care of our Diocese.

We thank God for His divine guidance and pray that He may bless and strengthen the ministry of His Grace Bishop Rewis in Melbourne.

May the Lord bless our Diocese, uphold its faithful congregation and grant His Grace Bishop Rewis a fruitful and spirit-filled service, through the gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon him.

Papal Decree No. 2 of 2025