On the 12th of July 2020 as the Church celebrated the feast of our fathers the Apostles, St Mark church also celebrated the ordination of Fr. Antony Aziz a priest on the altar of St Mark Coptic church by the hand of Archbishop Angaelos in a joyful liturgy prayed at St George cathedral in Stevenage.
Divine Patience and Human Rejection
Coptic Calendar Parable of the Vineyard (Luke 20) God's Law and Rejection Christ’s Sacrifice Fruitfulness Role of Sin Virgin Mary as an Example Fasting and Reflection Liturgical and Scriptural References: Psalm 79: A plea for God's restoration. Romans 12: Offer bodies as living sacrifices. Self-examination and bearing fruits pleasing to God. Inspiration from St. Mary’s life to deepen faith and virtue.