Jan6

The Nativity Feast celebration this year was very special!! The service started with raising of Incense and the chanting of festal tunes. This was followed by a beautiful procession of the deacons and the reading of the Holy Scriptures in the Liturgy of the Word. The festal message of H.H. Pope Tawadros II was read as well as wishes from Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Hon. Jason Kenney. We welcomed among us Hon. Minister Michael Chanand Ms. Karen Wilson the Constituency Manager. Minister Chan shared a kind word expressing his friendship with the congregation of St. Maurice & St. Verena. His Honour was also kind enough to present Fr. Pishoy with a recognition certificate congratulating him for receiving the Doctor of Ministry Degree. We were also honoured through the presence of Rev. Nagi Maurice and many members of Chapel Place Presbyterian Church in Markham to celebrate the Nativity Feast. The Liturgy concluded with the singing of the beautiful festal hymns and Christmas carols. Following the Liturgy, the congregation shared in a delicious agape meal and congratulated one another for the feast. May all of our days be joyful in the knowledge and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Certificate of Recognition from Hon. Minister Chan presented to Fr. Pishoy