06/01/2024
On Saturday June 1, 2024, the Feast of the Lord's entry to Egypt, the Diocese of New York & New England will also celebrate Global Coptic Day.
A procession will begin at St. George Coptic Orthodox Church located at 1105 67th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219 at 12:30 PM. The clergy may wear their stoles (sadra) and all chanters, readers, subdeacons and deacons may wear their liturgical vestments for the procession.
The procession will conclude at St. George Community Center located at 6209 11th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219 at 1 PM; there we will begin a program from 1 PM to 5 PM.
His Holiness Pope Tawadros II will be joining us via zoom at 3 PM! Dignitaries, government officials and representatives, honored laity, and Church leaders will be in attendance and will give short speeches relating to their various services and Global Coptic Day throughout the event.
There will be stations in the auditorium, for example, a Bible Station, an Icon Station, a Coptic Music Station, etc... that express Coptic Orthodox Tradition so that the general public can learn more about the rich Faith and Heritage that we have received. There will also be games for children, prizes awarded and food available on site.
All are invited from everywhere. Please join us and encourage your family and friends to attend this important event in our Diocese.