Category: News

Ordination of Fr. Andrew

With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of a new priest on Sunday 5th January 2025 to serve in the Diocese. Deacon Peter was ordained as Fr. Andrew at St. Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Birmingham through the laying of hands by His Grace Bishop Missael. His Grace ordained Fr. Andrew …

Ordination of Archdeacon Ashraf Michael

With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of Dr. Ashraf Michael as Archdeacon by the laying of hands by His Grace Bishop Missael which took place on Sunday 27th October 2024 at St. Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Birmingham. We thank His Grace Bishop Missael and ask the Lord to keep him …

Notice Regarding an Unofficial Facebook Page

The Diocese would like to raise awareness of a Facebook group that associates itself with H.G. Bishop Missael and the Diocese. Please note that this page is neither the official Facebook page for His Grace nor the Diocese. Any news posted on this page is not verified or accredited by the Diocese and the Diocese …

Archdeacon Dr Mokhlis Mina

On Saturday 18th November 2023, Archdeacon Dr Mokhlis Mina departed into the Glory of Our Lord, peacefully in his sleep and surrounded by his family. He was born to Mina and Angel on 24th May 1942, and studied Medicine at Cairo University. He married his wife, Mary, in his hometown of Tanta on 23rd July …

Statement on the Departure of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022

The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, under the auspice of His Grace Bishop Missael, wishes to convey its upmost condolences to the Royal Family, the United Kingdom and the World for the departure of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty was a bright light for seventy years as the Head of State and …