Nov16

In a glorious ceremony at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo, presided b H.H. Pope Tawadros II and attended by 84 bishops, H.G. Bishop David was appointed as the Bishop of New York and New England in the North East of the United States of America. His Holiness shared with the attending congregation the biography of H.G. Bishop David which included dates of his birth, immigration to Canada with family, education, monasticism, serving in the UK, ordination as bishop, ministry at the Archdiocese in NJ, and two Masters Degrees. His Holiness also mentioned how much Bishop David is loved by young and old and his success in winning souls to Christ. Following Vespers Raising of Incense, His Holiness held a private meeting with all of Bishop David’s guests from USA and Canada. Many words of love were shared by the attending clergy and laity thanking His Holiness for enthroning Bishop David for their Diocese. The congregation and clergy of SMSV send their warmest congratulations to our beloved father H.G. Bishop David, thanking him for his faithful effort in establishing and overseeing our church since it’s inception. May our Lord keep his priesthood for many more years to come, thorough the prayers of our beloved shepherd H.H. Pope Tawadros II.