Our Diocesian Partners, His Holiness Pope Shenouda

Coptic Orphans enjoys the spiritual support and encouragement of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the Coptic patriarch of Alexandria.

August 14, 2003 was a very special day for the staff of Coptic Orphans. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III met with the staff during his visit to Washington DC. He was particularly impressed with the photo of Mara, a child who can now read thanks to the hard work of Coptic Orphans in Egypt.

On August 21, 2002, Coptic Orphans met Pope Shenouda for the first time, at His residency in Cedar Grove, NJ. His Holiness gave Coptic Orphans his blessings and spoke to us about how we are “saving God’s children.” He added, “we appreciate very much what you are doing. Such persons are in great need.” In quoting the midnight praises, H.H. commended Coptic Orphans because we “remember those who have no one to remember them”.