Pope Tawadros II presides over ordinations at St. Mark’s Cathedral
Twenty-two new priests were ordained and seven priests were elevated to the rank of Hegumen during a Divine Liturgy in Alexandria.
Key points
- Pope Tawadros II celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria on 14 November 2026.
- The ceremony included the ordination of 22 new priests and the elevation of seven priests to the rank of Hegumen.
- Of the newly ordained priests, 18 will serve in Alexandria, while others are assigned to Cairo, the United States, Canada, Georgia, and Armenia.
Pope Tawadros II presided over a Divine Liturgy at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria on 14 November 2026, according to reports from the Coptic Orthodox Church and Youm7.
The service included the ordination of 22 new priests and the elevation of seven priests serving in Alexandria's churches to the rank of Hegumen. Of the 22 new priests, 18 will serve in Alexandria. One priest will serve in Cairo, one in the United States, one in Canada, and one will serve the Coptic community in Georgia and Armenia, according to the reports.
Pastoral responsibilities
During his sermon, Pope Tawadros II emphasized that a priest's primary responsibility is pastoral visitation, describing it as the pillar that keeps the Church alive and fruitful. He stated that "Pastoral visitation is the measure of faithfulness in ministry, and God takes into account the love a priest offers and the fervor with which he serves amid his growing responsibilities."
Pope Tawadros II explained that this service provides five advantages: the grace of fatherhood, the grace of priesthood, the love of the congregation, experiencing God's work in the lives of simple families, and God's protection.
Liturgy details
According to the sources, the liturgy and ordination prayers included Bishop Pavly, General Bishop of the Montazah Churches District; Bishop Hermina, General Bishop of the East Alexandria Churches District; Bishop Arshilides, General Bishop; Hegumen Abram Emil, Patriarchal Vicar General in Alexandria; and Hegumen Antonios Baky, Vicar of the Papal Residence in the Archdiocese Region of the United States. The assembly of priests of Alexandria and the choir of deacons were also present.