Transmission our Father and shepherd of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
His lord said to him, Well [done] good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord (Mat 25 : 21)
Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate
Holy Synod
Delivered in full to the will of the Lord,
In the full faith by submitting to his will,
Convey to the people of Egypt and the world
The Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt and the world,
Departure of His Holiness our beloved Father
Pope Shenouda III
Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark the 117
Patron saint of our times and our sponsors and head of bishops
Who moved in the hope of resurrection and joined
the church of virgins and saints,
At quarter past five pm Saturday, March 17, 2012
We pray for the Departure of his pure soul, and condolencess to all of us