The launch of the basic training course for 59 new priests at the Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun.
Under the patronage and honor of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development presented the basic training course for (59) new priests – Logos Center – Wadi El Natrun during the period from December 13-19, 2023, and 22 interactive training sessions are being presented throughout the training week extending during the period from December 13-19, 2023.
The training program aims to establish concepts related to church management and development for priests during the 40 days following their ordination.
The new priests represent the following diocesan churches and service areas:
Inside Egypt: (46) priests for the churches of the dioceses of: Madinat Al-Salam and Al-Harfiyyin, Beheira, Matrouh, Bentpolis, the Western Five Cities, Damanhour, the East Railway District, Ezbet El-Nakhl, Shubra El-Kheima and its dependencies. For New Cairo, Almaza, Madinat Al Amal, East Nasr City, West Alexandria, East Alexandria, Old Cairo, El Manial, Fom El Khalig, Montazah Sector, Alexandria, Shubra El Kheima and its dependencies, North Shubra, Esna, Warmant, Luxor, Ain Shams and Matariya.
Outside Egypt: (13) priests for the churches of the dioceses: Western United States of America, the Diocese of Africa (Rwanda), Eastern United States of America.
His Holiness Pope Tawadros II joined the newly ordained priests and members of the Coptic Institute for Church Administration and Development in the Divine Liturgy prayer on Friday, December 15, 2023.
Furthermore, the priests and institute members met with His Holiness on Saturday, December 16, 2023 (corresponding to 6 Kiahk 1740 A.M.) at 10:00 AM. His Holiness delivered a spiritual address that outlines the foundational principles for the first year of a priest’s ordination. This address serves as the cornerstone for the priest’s future ministry, both within his family and the Church.
The first year is a preparatory and foundational period during which the priest establishes the basis for his life and ministry for all his days of priesthood.
The guardian of the mind is the Holy Bible. Always keep the Bible open, for “As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God” (Psalm 42:1). The word BIBLE symbolizes Basic Information Before Leaving Earth. To be present with the Gospel is to know Heaven.
The key to hearts is love. Whoever knows LOVE understands LIFE (LIVE), and if the heart has no love, you will not understand life. Your service as a priest is according to the measure of love in your heart, and this is where the concept of fatherhood comes from.
Your enemy is the “self.” Therefore, Father Priest, do not perform the works of the world in order to bear fruit.
Constant renewal, as we pray every day: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10).
The father priest’s care for his family, and involving them in the service with him.
The end of a matter is better than its beginning: For the father priest to set a good end, he must include it in his prayers: “Lord, grant me a good end and complete my days in peace.”
The meeting concluded with His Holiness answering the questions of the new priests and taking memorial photos.
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