118th Pope of Alexandria is Chosen – Bishop Tawadros

H.G. Bishop Tawadros is chosen by Divine Altar Lot to be the 118th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and the See of St. Mark the Apostle.  H.G. Bishop Tawadros will enthroned as H.H. Pope Tawadros II on November 18, 2012.   The name “Tawadros” aka “Theodorus” means “the gift of god” and truly H.G. Bishop Tawadros is a gift from God, chosen by Him, to shepherd his Holy Coptic Church.

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Long live H.H. Pope Tawadros II! May God grant you many years and peaceful times! Amen.

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Papal Altar Lot Liturgy

The Papal Altar Lot Liturgy that will take place in St. Mark’s Cathedral in Al Abbasiya, Cairo, Egypt on November 4, 2012 where the 118th Pope of Alexandria will be chosen from among three candidates.  The three candidates are:

  • H.G. Bishop Rafael
  • H.G. Bishop Tawadros
  • Hegomen Fr. Rafael Ava Mina
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May God appoint for us a Pope, according to His choosing, to shepherd His people in purity and righteousness. Amen.

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Coptic Papal Election Results

H.E. Metropolitan Pachomius, the Patriarchal Locum Tenens, announced the official results of the Coptic Papal Election.  The total number of eligible voters was 2,417.  161 voters were absent and 2 ballots were invalid making the actual number of votes 2,254 of the 2,417.  This represents an impressive 93.25% rate for voter turnout.  The votes received are as follows:

  1. His Grace Bishop Rafael (1,980 Votes)
  2. His Grace Bishop Tawadros (1,623 Votes)
  3. Fr. Raphael Ava Mina (1,530 Votes)
  4. Fr. Seraphim El-Souriani (680 Votes)
  5. Fr. Pachomious El-Souriani (305 Votes)
The top 3 (in order) being: H.G. Bishop Raphael, H.G. Bishop Tawadros, Fr. Rapahael Ava Mina
The Altar Lot will take place on November 4th.  At the conclusion of the liturgy prayed by Bishop Pachomious, a blindfolded child will pick the name of the next Pope from among these three candidates.
Top Three Papal Candidates

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May God appoint for us a Pope, according to His choosing, to shepherd His people in purity and righteousness. Amen.

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