Welcome to St. Mark Festival
Diocese of the Southern United States
Diocese of the Southern United States
This year's theme is
"Continue In What You Learned"
"Continue In What You Learned"
What is St. Mark Festival?
St. Mark Festival is an initiative by the Coptic Orthodox Church, under the leadership of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, and was established by the late His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. It started in Egypt first, then churches in the USA and Canada started participating in 2009, with other countries participating later. Activities include:
St. Mark Festival is an initiative by the Coptic Orthodox Church, under the leadership of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, and was established by the late His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. It started in Egypt first, then churches in the USA and Canada started participating in 2009, with other countries participating later. Activities include:
- Study of Spiritual subjects and getting tested on them
- Spiritual competition among the Coptic Churches
- Competitions in soccer, basketball, computer, research, hymns, etc.
Purpose of the Festival
- To bring unity as all the members of the Coptic Church are doing the same activity all over the world
- To bring Spiritual benefits through learning about the church: Bible Study, Church History, Dogma, Rituals and lives of Saints; as well as learning the Coptic language and church hymns
The Festival in the Southern Diocese of the United States
