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His Grace Bishop David
His Grace Bishop David was born on August 7, 1967 in Cairo, Egypt. In 1984, at the age of 17, he emigrated to Toronto, Canada with his family, where he attended York University. His Grace graduated from York with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1991.
In March 1992, His Grace joined St. Pishoy Monastery as a novice, and was ordained a monk on January 22, 1995. His Grace was ordained a priest on October 21, 1995 and served at the Diocese of Birmingham in the United Kingdom from November 1995 until November 1999. In November 1999, His Grace was ordained as a General Bishop by the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III of Blessed Memory. That month, His Grace was also appointed as the Patriarchal Exarch at the Archdiocese of North America in Cedar Grove, New Jersey and entrusted to oversee the papal residence and non-diocesan Coptic communities throughout North America. His Grace has since earned two Master’s Degrees, his first in Pastoral Counseling from Fordham University in New York in May 2010, and his most recent in Theological Studies from Holy Cross School of Theology in Boston in May 2013.
His Grace has represented the Coptic Orthodox Church in various conferences, including, most recently, the Assembly of the World Council of Churches in South Korea in October 2013. His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, with the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, consecrated His Grace as the first Shepherd and Diocesan Bishop of the newly formed Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New York and New England in formal ceremonies taking place in Cairo, Egypt on November 16-17, 2013.
His Eminence Metropolitan Pola
His Eminence Metropolitan Pola
Bishop Pola is the Coptic Orthodox Metropolitan of Tanta, is a prominent figure known for his role in personal status law and Marital Affairs. He was born on August 23, 1951 and took monastic vows on April 24, 1976. He became Bishop on, May 25, 1980, by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of Thrice Blessed Memory. He became Metropolitan on November 25, 2018. With a background in engineering before entering monastic life in 1976, Metropolitan Bola brings a very precise and keen understanding of Science as it relates to the modern-day theory of Evolution. He studied engineering, completing his senior schooling in 1958 and pursuing further studies, indicating a strong academic foundation. He is notably involved in the church's work on personal status law for Christians in Egypt, confirming key legal aspects. Metropolitan Bola represents a delicate balance between spiritual responsibilities and practical matters which are necessary for the Coptic Orthodox believer in modern times. He is a prolific preacher and has authored several books.
His Grace Bishop Raphael
His Grace Bishop Raphael
Bishop Raphael is the General Bishop for Downtown Cairo, known for his dedicated service, love for the youth, and erudition. He has overseen numerous churches and spiritual initiatives since his episcopacy began in 1997; he is recognized for his deep faith and love for the study of Patristics. He was born in 1958 and embraced monasticism in 1990, later consecrated a bishop on June 15, 1997. He was entrusted with many churches in central Cairo, growing his responsibilities to include 19 parishes and serving large, under-served areas. He is known for his distinct approach, serving daily liturgy, establishing new churches and fostering a culture of love and understanding. A significant part of his ministry involves Coptic Orthodox youth, aiming to guide them and ensure their continued faithfulness to the Orthodox Faith. He is a prolific preacher and has authored several books on modern day theological challenges that the Church is facing
His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef
His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef
Listening to the call of the Lord Jesus Christ, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef entered the monastic life in 1986 at the El-Souryan Monastery. He was ordained into the priesthood in 1988. Then in 1989, he came to the United States under the auspices of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Pope of the Holy See of St. Mark. He was appointed resident priest to serve the Coptic congregation of St. Mary Church in Dallas/Fort Worth. In 1992, His Grace was ordained as General Bishop and in 1993, His Grace was appointed to oversee the Southern Coptic Diocese. In 1995, His Grace was enthroned as the first Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. Then in 2022, His Grace was elevated to Metropolitan by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the 118th Pope of the Holy See of St. Mark.
His Eminence holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, and the author of over two dozen books. He is a prolific writer and preacher and is considered a prominent spiritual leader for the Coptic Orthodox diaspora in America.
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