St Anthony and St Paul's Coptic Orthodox Church, Guildford

06/09/2026

🌿 Come and celebrate the Feast of Nayrouz with us! 🌿

St Antonious & St Paul Coptic Orthodox Church warmly invites you to join us as we celebrate the beginning of the blessed Coptic New Year and honour the faith and sacrifice of our beloved martyrs.

📅 Thursday, 10 September
🕔 Commencing at 5:00 pm
⛪ Vespers and Divine Liturgy

May the new Coptic year be filled with God’s blessings, peace and spiritual growth for you and your family.

Happy and blessed Coptic New Year! ✝️

02/09/2026

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather, Adli Seedarous, who peacefully departed to Heaven on 2 September 2026 at 2:13pm.

He is the loving and devoted Husband of Mrs Fadia Daoud, and beloved Father of Munir, Emad, Tiraiza, Eirini and Eva. We also offer our condolences to his brother, Fawzi, And his brothers With christ, Isareal, Samir And Gibrael

We Would also Like to send Condolences to his Grandchildren, Michael, Maximus, Daniel, Eliana, Merryham, Dimas, Karas, Kassandra, Stavros, Krisbina, Khristiana And Mary.

The family will accept condolences on Saturday, 5th Of September, from 6-7pm at St Anthony and St Paul's Church, Guildford.

Funeral will be held on Monday 7 September 2026 at 11.00am at St Anthony & St Paul Church Guildford.

May God bless you and please keep the family in your prayers.

22/08/2026

A blessed Feast of the Assumption to you and your loved ones.

Please join us at St Anthony and St Paul Coptic Orthodox Church, Guildford on Sunday 23rd August for St Mary's Fete filled with fun, food and family.

Remember to wear your beautiful St Mary jumper, hoodie or scarf and take part in the celebrations. If you haven't got yours yet, be sure to get it on the day.

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating with you very soon.

May the intercessions and blessings of our Mother St Mary be you us all. Amen

20/08/2026

🙏 Feast of the Assumption of the Body of Saint Mary 🙏

St Antonious & St Paul Coptic Orthodox Church warmly invites you to join us today as we celebrate this blessed feast together.

🕯️ Vespers — 6:30 PM
📖 Divine Liturgy — 7:30 PM
🍽️ Agabi — 10:30 PM

May the prayers and intercessions of the Holy Theotokos Saint Mary be with us all. Amen. 🙏

We look forward to celebrating this joyful occasion with you and your families.

07/08/2026

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Soheir Malek 🕊️

The clergy, church committee and congregation of St Anthony and St Paul Coptic Orthodox Church extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Soheir Malek.

May our Lord repose her soul in the Paradise of Joy and grant comfort and peace to her family.

“The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.”
— Psalm 112:6

Condolences:
Saturday, 8 August 2026
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
St Demiana & St Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church
117–119 Highclere Avenue, Punchbowl

Funeral Service:
Monday, 10 August 2026 at 11:00 am
St Demiana & St Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church

Burial:
Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Barnet Avenue, Rookwood

Following the burial, the Third Day Prayers and Mercy Meal will be held at St Demiana & St Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church.

31/07/2026

24/07/2026

‘’Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.’’
Matthew 25:23

Beloved Joseph (Joe) David has departed to heaven on 23rd of July 2026.

Joe David is husband of Nadia David, Father of Marianne David and father in law of Marc Babsin and grandfather of Sasha & Juno in USA.

Brother of Vivan McMillan, John David, Naomi David and the late Magdy David.

Brother in law to the late Don McMillan, Manal David and Said Habib.

Uncle to David and Daniel McMillan, Simon and Remon Habib, Julie and Josephine David, and Godfather of Roger Mickhail.

The family will receive condolences tomorrow Saturday, 25th July from 7 to 9 pm. The service will include the vespers prayer and a sermon.

The funeral will be on Wednesday, 29th July from 11 am to midday. The coffin will be in church from 9 am to attend holy mass before the funeral prayers.

The above services will be held at St. Mary & St. Merkorious Coptic Orthodox Church
2 Cavell Ave, Rhodes

Please keep the family in your prayers during this time.

24/07/2026

We extend our deepest condolences to our brother Deacon John David for the loss of his precious brother, Joe David. Wake will be held on Saturday 25 July at St Sefein Mercurios Church Rhodes from 7-9.00pm.
Funeral will be held on Wednesday 28 July at 10.30am at St Sefein Mercurios Church Rhodes.

06/07/2026

“Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you." Psalm 116:7

St Anthony & St Paul Parish Community extends condolences and Sympathy to the family of the late Samir Nagib who passed away peacefully on Late Sunday night to the embrace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He leaves behind his precious wife, Nadia Nagib, and his two daughters, Judy and Chantel, and his nephew John Nagib and Maggie Nagib.
The wake will be at:
St Anthony & St Paul
29 Bolton Street Guildford
Wednesday 8 July 2026
6.00-7.00pm.

Funeral
Thursday 9 July
10.30am followed by the Burial at Kemps Creek.
After the burial, the Mercy Meal will be at
Imperial Room at St Anthony’s & St Paul
(Hall adjacent to the underground car park)
29 Bolton Street Guildford

06/07/2026

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4

The family of the late Georgette Yacoub invite you to the 40 day Commemoration Liturgy on Saturday 25 July 2026 from 8.30am at Saint Anthony and Saint Paul Coptic Orthodox Church 29 Bolton Street Guildford.

Please join the family for a mercy meal in the small hall after the liturgy