The Departure of Samuel the Prophet
16th June - 9th Baouna
On this day, of the year 2947 of the world, the upright and great, Samuel the Prophet, departed. This righteous man was born in Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim. His father’s name was Elkanah and his mother was Hannah. She was barren, and by continual supplication, the Lord gave her Samuel. She raised him in her house for three years, and then she offered him to the temple of God as she vowed before she conceived him. He served Eli the priest until he grew up. Eli’s two sons had behaved badly and defiled the temple.
While Samuel was lying down to sleep, the LORD called Samuel. And he answered, “Here I am!” So he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” And Eli said, “I did not call; lie down again.” And he went and lay down. And the LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” And Eli answered, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him. And the LORD called Samuel again a third time. Then Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you did call me.” Then Eli perceived that the LORD had called the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and it shall be, if He calls you, that you must say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your servant hears.’ “ So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” Then the LORD said to Samuel: “Behold, I will do something in Israel at which both ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. “In that day I will perform against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. For I have told him that I will judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knows, because his sons made themselves vile, and he did not restrain them. And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever.” (1 Samuel 3:1-14)
Afterward, the Lord commanded Samuel to anoint Saul the son of Kish, a king for Israel. When Saul disobeyed the Lord Samuel anointed David, the son of Jesse, a king by the command of the Lord. He prophesied and judged for the people of Israel for twenty years. May his prayer be with us. Amen.
The Martyrdom of St. Dabamon. 17th June - 10th Baouna
On this day, St. Dabamon, was martyred. A man named “Warshenoufa” (Ouarshenoufa) was called upon to be a bishop, but he fled to “kahmoun” (Tahmoun), diocese of Bana. There, he found a lodging with two brothers called Dabamon (Eudaeman) and Bastamon (Episteman). That night, the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “Why are you asleep while the fight is on, and the crowns are prepared? Arise and go to the governor and confess Christ to receive the crown of martyrdom.” When he rose up, he told the two brothers about his vision. They all agreed to receiving the crowns. They went to the governor and professed the Name of the Lord Christ before him. The Governor tortured them, and put them in prison. Then, he took them with him from Benchileel to Sanhour. He asked them to raise incense for the idols, but they refused. The Governor tortured them again and the Lord sent his angel to comfort them. Then he took them to Sa, where the priest of the idols told the governor that a woman named Dabamon from Degwah had cursed the gods. She was a righteous and charitable woman who had a daughter named Youna. They weaved fabrics and painted beautiful drawings on them. They sold it and gave whatever was left as alms. The governor sent an executioner named
Eulogi. When he saw her righteousness and her good nature, he refrained from killing her, and took her with him to the governor. There she met St. Warshenoufa and his two companions. The governor tortured her excessively and ordered to squeeze her with the press. The Lord strengthened her and raised her whole again. Meanwhile, Eulogi, the executioner that brought her, professed the Lord Christ. He was beheaded, and received the crown of martyrdom. The governor also ordered Dabamon to be beheaded outside the city. They took her out, and the women were around her weeping, but she was rejoicing. They cut her head off and she received the crown of martyrdom. May her prayers be with us. Amen.
The Martyrdom of St. Claudius. 18 June - 11th Baouna
On this day, the honorable St. Claudius, was martyred. He was the son of Ptolemy (Abtelmawos), who was Emperor Numerianus’ (1) brother. He was loved by the people of Antioch for his courage and good appearance. Because they loved him so greatly, they painted a picture of him on the doors of the city of Antioch. When Diocletian reneged the faith and incited the persecution against the Christians, this Saint agreed with St. Boctor (Victor) Ebn Romanus to be martyred for the sake of the Name of Christ. Satan appeared to them in the form of an old man and told them, “O my sons, you are young men, the sons of nobility, and I am afraid for you from this infidel Emperor; so if he asked you to worship the idols, accept his command, and in your houses you can worship Christ in secret.” They realized that he was satan disguised as an old man and told him, “O you who are filled with all evil, go away from us.” Straightway the old man changed his appearance and became like a black slave and told them, “Behold, I will go before you to the Emperor and instigate him to shed your blood.” he Emperor brought St. Claudius and proposed to him the worship of the idols, and promised to give him his father’s position. Claudius neither accepted his promise, nor submitted to his order. He spoke to him boldly and fearlessly reviling him for worshipping the idols. The Emperor did not dare to harm him for the people of Antioch loved him. Romanus, St. Victor’s father, advised the Emperor to send him to Egypt to be killed there. He sent him with a letter to the Governor of Ansena (Antinoe) stating in it: “Claudius neither obeyed our orders, nor hearkened our words. Persuade him with all your power first, and if he does not return on his counsel, cut off his head.” When the Saint heard that, he called Sidrakhos, his sister’s husband, asked him to care for his sister, his possessions and bid him farewell. The Saint went with the soldiers to Egypt. When he arrived to Arianus, the governor of Ansena, he received him standing, kissed his hand, and said, “O my master Claudius, do not transgress the command of the Emperor.” The Saint replied, “I was not sent to you for you to lead me astray by your words, but that you might fulfil what the emperor commanded.” They argued with each other till Arianus became enraged with the answers of the Saint, and he drove the spear into the Saint. He delivered up his pure spirit and received the crown of martyrdom. Some of the believers, took his body and shrouded it. They placed it with the body of St. Victor who was martyred shortly before that. After the end of the time of persecution, Victor’s mother came, and took their bodies to Antioch. May their prayers be with us. Amen.
The Commemoration of Archangel Michael. 19th June - 12th Baouna
On this day, the church celebrates the commemoration of the honorable Archangel Michael, intercessor of the human race. The one who appeared to Joshua the son of Nun, encouraged him, and told him, “Nay, but as captain of the hosts of the Lord am I now come.” He made the city of Jericho to fall into his hands, and he stopped the sun for him.
May his intercession be with us. Amen.
The pagans in Alexandria worshipped the idol Zuhal, who had a statue and a temple, that was built by Cleopatra on the twelfth day of the month of Baounah.
During the reign of Emperor Constantine, Pope Alexandros preached to the people, explaining to them the error of worshipping the idols that do not move or reason, which are made by human hands, and the error of offering sacrifices to them. He changed the temple of this idol to a church in the name of Michael the Archangel, and destroyed that statue. He asked them to distribute these sacrifices to the poor that Christ had called His brothers, to receive the intercession of the angel Michael. This church was called, at that time, the church of El-Kaisariah.
It was said also that this feast was taken after the Ancient Egyptians. They believed that the flood of the Nile started on the eve of the twelfth of the month of Baounah by “the coming down of the drop.” That is to say, the tear of “Isis,” the goddess of fertility and motherhood. The tear that she shed grieving for her husband “Osiris,” the god of agriculture and abundance, who was killed by “Typhon” the god of evil.
This feast was replaced in Christianity by the feast of Michael the Archangel (Tareekh El-Omah El-koptiah).
The Departure of St. Euphemia
This day also, marks the martyrdom of St. Euphemia. She was the wife of a man who feared God, and gave much alms. He kept three festivals each month: the commemoration of the angel Michael, on the twelfth day(1); the commemoration of the Mother of God (Theotokos), on the twenty-first day; and the commemoration of the Nativity of our Lord, on the twenty-ninth day of each month. When the day of his departure drew near, he commanded his wife, to keep this custom, to not stop the giving of alms, and to do the acts of charity especially on these three festivals. He painted a picture of the honorable angel Michael and gave it to her.
After the departure of her husband, she continued to fulfill his will. Satan was jealous of her, and he came to her disguised as a monk, who talked to her expressing his pity for her. He advised her to get married, to bring forth children, and to refrain from doing charitable deeds lest she finish her money. He told her also that her husband had received the Kingdom and he had no need of the alms giving. She answered saying, “I have vowed not to consort with another man after my husband.” She went on saying, “If birds as the doves and the ravens do not take second mates, how then can men who are created in the form and likeness of God do this?” The devil left her angry.
When the feast of the Angel had come, and she had prepared all what she needed as her custom, Satan appeared to her in the form of an angel and said to her, “Peace be to you, the angel Michael has sent me to you, commanding you to cease from these alms, and to marry a believing man.” Then he told her, “A woman without a man is like
a ship without a captain,” and he began to bring her proofs out of the Holy Bible in regard of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, and others like them who married wives and pleased God. She replied saying, “If you are an angel of God, where is the Cross, the symbol of your military service? For the soldier of the King never goes to any place without this symbol with him.” When Satan heard these words from her, he returned to his original form, and jumped on her to choke her. She cried for the angel Michael, whose feast she was celebrating, and he delivered her immediately from him. The angel Michael told her, “Go and arrange your affairs, for you shall depart from this world today. And behold the Lord has prepared for you what eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, nor has it occurred to the heart of man,” then he gave her the greeting of peace, and went up into heaven. After, St. Euphemia had celebrated the feast of the angel Michael, she sent for the father the bishop and the priests. She gave them all her money to give to the poor and the needy. Then, she took the Picture of the honorable angel Michael and prayed before it. She laid it upon her face and breast, then departed in peace. May his intercession be with us and Glory be to God forever. Amen. The Commemoration of the Archangel Gabriel, the Announcer of Daniel the Prophet.
20th June - 13th Baouna
On this day also, the church in Egypt celebrates a feast for the honorable angel Gabriel. The angel Gabriel announced Daniel with the return of the children of Israel from captivity, the coming of the Lord Christ, the time of His coming, that He would be killed, the destruction of Jerusalem, and that no other Messiah would come after Him except the anti-Christ. This angel is the one who announced to Zachariah the birth of John, and six months later, he came with the glad tidings of the salvation of the world when he announced to the Virgin Mary saying, “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; ... And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:31-33) Therefore, our church has arranged this feast to venerate this honorable angel. May his intercession be with us and Glory be to God forever. Amen. The Martyrdom of Sts. Apakir, John, Ptolemy and Philip.
21st June - 14th Baouna
On this day also, Sts. Apakir, John, Ptolemy and Philip, were martyred. St. Apakir was born in the city of Damanhur, and had a rich brother called Philip. They had agreed with two priests, one called John and the other called Ptolemy, to receive the crown of martyrdom. They went to the city of Kartsa (Kartes), and confessed the name of the Lord Christ before the Governor. The governor ordered to shoot them to death with arrows, but the arrows did not touch them. They were then cast into red hot fire, but the angel of the lord delivered them from it. Then the governor commanded to tie them to the tails of horses, and to drag them from Kartes to the city of Damanhur, but the Lord guarded them from any harm. The governor commanded that their heads be cut off outside the city of Damanhur. They received the crown of martyrdom. People from the city of Sa came and took the body of St. Apakir, built for him a church, and laid his body inside it. Many signs and wonders took place through him. The people of Damanhur came and took the bodies of John, Ptolemy, and Philip, wrapped them in expensive shrouds and buried them there. May their prayers be with us and Glory be to God forever. Amen.
Meditations on the bible readings
Second Sunday of the blessed month of Baoona Luke 5:17-26. and departed to his own house, glorifying God Luke 5:25.
Your sins are forgiven (Luke 5:20) … in this short sentence, is the amazing essence of healing this paralytic man … now, he is counted before God and men … his honour is restored and is loved by others … truly indeed … how hurtful is sin … for it kills everything good in mankind … all that is pure … is transformed to a ruins void of warmth, love and peace … indeed makes one a (true) paralytic … Beloved … talk of sin is very excruciating … for sin is bitter and troublesome, but what of forgiveness (of sins)??? (on the other hand) is very joyful … the promise of redemption gave the human race a cause to live thousands of years awaiting the fulfilment of this promise … the promise (of redemption and forgiveness of sins) … and on the (Holy) Cross this promise by God to man has been fulfilled … the head of the serpent was crushed … sin barred man from heavens and earth became hell with all its toils and hardship for man … and in forgiveness of sins heavens is unlocked for mankind (again) … and the chains (of sins) are broken … the saints transformed the hell of the earthly world to heavens on earth full of praises and prayers in anticipation for the true heavens … and you beloved, are you experiencing this forgiveness (of sins)??? Or are you still a paralytic, lying in the mire of sins, troubled, hurt and loosing hope …
In order to enjoy this forgiveness (of sins), there are a short journey one must go through … that is, to see the sin and recognise it is a sin … and comprehend that one lost plenty away from God Who loves us … then to haste and lay at His feet … + they went up on the housetop +++ No benefit of seeking comfort among the crowds … for in the crowding crows one only sees the crowds … and the last thig you will see is yourself … Beloved, slow down a little … but, please and very special request … just, ask yourself these questions: Where are you going??? You are running hard … with no time to spare … but, do you where are you going??? You must have a goal … it will be unrealistic to run without a destination or a goal … but are you rushing in your enmity to your brethren … what is your goal??? Revenge??? To teach him or her a lesson??? Or is it pride??? Or self-gratification???
Saul the king was jealous of David … and he decided to kill him … he rushed with all his might
to plan and scheme to get rid of David … and David runs away from Saul to the mountains … and Saul follows him … he leaves the kingdom and all its affairs, in search of David … but the opposite occurred … Saul falls in David’s hand … and hear what David said to him … “After whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom do you pursue? A dead dog? A flea” and this occurred again and David pleads with him again … “Why does my lord thus pursue his servant? For what have I done, or what evil is in my hand” (1st Samuel 24-26) …
And you beloved, why all this enmity and hostility??? Why all this hate which is (bottled) in your heart??? Will you take such hate and hostility with you to the grave??? Such will be testifying to your sins and against you … You are rushing after your bad-habits … slow down a little bit and ask yourself why?? Where are you heading??? What will you gain??? A physical pleasure??? A temporarily pleasure??? Then what after that??? Tribulations, bitterness and loss of hope???
Remember the prodigal son … he asked for his inheritance (share) of money and possessions … he emerged to spend and waste his money in an extravagant living … a temporarily pleasures for a few hours the what is after this??? He went to tend to the swine … wishing to fill his stomach with the pods that the swine ate (Luke 15:11-32)
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You are a young person happy with your youth … and you think that you can do whatever you want … and in this you are destroying your body and soul after the lusts of the physical body … and quickly the years will go by and bring troubles, diseases, concerns and you then will reap in your body and mind what you have planted in the years of your strength (of youth) … do not deceive yourself … you will repay for every cigarette you smoke … and every cup of alcoholic drinks you drink … the time will come when the doctors will direct you not eat this or that and not drink this or that … and stop doing these (habits) … and place on you many restrictions which you may not tolerate … for your health is gone … or kidneys do not function … or you liver is diseased … or lungs and exhausted … or your heart is failing … to the end of the long list (of possible diseases and problems) … As well as, which is more important … you would have lost your inner peace and purity … and the wholesomeness of your life … then you
will be tending the swine …
Another question … and it is and it is a terrifying question???
Do you love the sin you live in … but what if your spirit is asked of you tonight … what would you say then??? No one can answer this question but you only …
Beloved, go to the rooftop (the housetop) above the physical (pleasures) and carry the paralytic within you … arise and depart from the crowds and reflect what have you done to yourself??? What have you done to God’s temple which is your body??? What have you done with the precious talents that the Lord has given you which is your children? Start now and examine yourself …
+ When He saw their faith +++
The faith in the Lord Jesus (Christ) alone, will purify and cleanse us from every sin and nothing else but Him … how amazing and strong is this faith …
The woman who had a flow of blood (Matthew 9:20) … she had the faith and belief that if she touched the hem of His garment, she will be healed … and the woman of Canaan … she had faith if she took just the crumbs which fall from the (masters) table, is enough to heal her daughter (Matthew 15:21-28 & Mark 7:25-29) …
And the centurion who believed that only with one word his boy will be healed (Matthew 8:5-13) …
And you beloved, do you have this faith in God’s promises and full trust in His absolute love to you … are you ready to go to the housetop and remove the celling to be dropped before Him alone … for the is no redemption except by Him …
Are you willing, whatever He tells you to do, you will do??? For in His words an everlasting life … and in fulfilling His commandments is amazing strength and victory …
The Lord Jesus told us to love your enemies … bless those who curse you … pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you (Matthew 5:44), … this is the only cure for the hatred and hostility which is in your heart and any other cure will fail …
The Lord Jesus has freed us from the bondage of sins … therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed (John 8:36) … why then enslave yourself to evil habits … you are free in the Lord Christ … how then can you be a slave to the world …
Beloved, come to Him now and say … say the word Lord … one word and my boy will be healed … say to Him, give me from the crumbs (that leftover) … for I do not deserve the children’s bread … say to Him, I am ready to take off the ceiling that separates me from You and I give away my pride and evil
doings to pour myself before You (Lord) … and how amazing is the comfort you will receive in the forgiveness of sins + your sins are forgiven …
The sinful woman heard this … so, she rejoiced and her life was changed … she became saintly proclaiming and telling of God’s great works. St Mary the Egyptian … she felt the burden and weight of her sins when she tried to enter the church … she felt a hand stopping her … she repented and offered a true repentance for her sins … and lived in a holy life after she knew that her sins are forgiven … How amazing was the effects of the forgiveness (of sins) in the life of St Moses the black … it transformed him from a giant highway robber and evil … to a giant in holiness … And how astonishing is the works of repentance in the life of St Augustine … from a philosopher of sins to a philosopher of holiness and purity …
Forgiveness (of sins) is to be worthy of the Blood of the Lord Christ alone … since, this is only justified in repentance … so, are you beloved ready to offer a (true) repentance to enjoy a total absolution … and complete joy … Are you troubled … heavy burdened … and distressed because you still living in sin and evil … are you worried because you still enjoy the sins which is taking away your inner peace … but, in repentance you will find (true) comfort and peace …?
To (truly) repent, one must confess (the sins) … therefore, after one with ones-self, accounting for ones own actions … and after poring onesself before God, feeling the great burden of ones sins … come and offer your confessions of your sins and reveal your secrets and maybe Satan will say to you, it is enough to confess before God and there is no need confess before the priest … beloved, (be aware) that the priest is only a witness to your repentance and he declares God’s forgiveness to you, of your sins and will support you with advice and assurance of hope … then, you will hear the joyful words “your sins are forgiven” and you will leave absolved
Beloved … enough laying on the bed of sins … it is the hour for awakening to awake from the death of sins and to repent and confess (your sins) and receive absolution of your sins, then you can emerge happily carrying your bed as an indication of being freed from the bonds of sins
Holy Apostles Fasting
Monday 9th June the Holy Apostles Fasting starts directly after we celebrate the Holy Feast of Pentecost. The Fasting is continuing until 12th July which is the Feast of Martyrdom of St Peter and Paul- the feast of the Holy Apostles. This fasting has been ordered by the Lord Himself when He was asked by the Pharisees why His disciples do not fast as St John’s disciples. The Lord told them that when the Bridegroom is taken from them they will fast. This was pointing to the Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord. The Lord also ordered His disciples not to leave Jerusalem until they are filled with the Holy Spirit. So, the day of Pentecost is truly the day of a start for the new church. The Birthday of the church of New Testament. That is why the church who feels as stranger in this world is carrying the Cross following the Lord. Fasting is also a sign of carrying the Cross in rejection to the world pleasures. We have also witnessed His Resurrection and Ascension and looking forward for His Second Coming. Let us follow the steps of our Lord declaring and witnessing for His Salvation on the Cross on the way to get united with her Bridegroom.
Coptic Hope Charity – End of Financial Year 2025 Appeal
“Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.” Psalm 41:1
Beloved congregation of the Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions,
As June 30 approaches and we close the 2025 financial year, Coptic Hope Charity warmly invites you to take part in our mission of compassion by making a tax-deductible donation to support our most vulnerable brothers and sisters in Egypt.
Your kind generosity continues to make a profound difference through:
• The Family-to-Family Sponsorship Program, which now supports 1,377 families including many widows and orphans from some of the most impoverished dioceses across Egypt.
• The Special Needs Program, providing assistance including academic and marriage support for those facing financial hardship. How to Donate:
Account Name: Coptic Hope Charity Limited ATF BSB: 063-159
Account Number: 10686722
Or donate securely via PayPal at www.coptichope.org.au Donations of $2 or more are fully tax deductible. Every contribution goes directly towards providing aid to those in genuine need. On behalf of Coptic Hope Charity, thank you for your unwavering love, generosity, and continued support. For more information, please contact Nagy Banoub on 0423 411 715 or email: info@coptichope.org.au
«George Rafael (AKA Adel Naguib) has been a faithful member of the Coptic Orthodox Church. He grew up and served at St. Mark Cathedral in Alexandria. At an early age, HHG Late Metropolitan Pakhomius (of Behaira and five western cities) ordained him as an Aghnustus. Then Ebiziacon at St. Mary, Melbourne. He has actively participated in the liturgical life of the Church for over fifty years.
George holds a master›s degree in Primary Health Care and is currently pursuing a candidature for a Doctor of Social Work (CSU). He worked as a clinical and senior social worker for over forty-five years. He spent a decade as a senior social worker in the Education Department of Egypt. In Australia, he has gained experience in various acute and community health settings. Ultimately, he pursued a career as a private clinical psychosocial and family therapist.
From 1981 to 1991, George volunteered as a social worker at St. George›s COC—social office - Alex, (which covered about four thousand families in need).
George holds other qualifications, having studied LLB (four years prior to immigrating to Australia). Advanced Diploma in Electronics (Engineer Faculty—Alex Uni) and an Electrical A Class and contractor licence )Australia(.«
Nagui Edward Rofaiel
67 years old
Faculty of commerce Cairo university 1979
Chief Accountant before immigration
Immigration year 1988
Finish studies at RMIT
Member of institute of public Accountants
Married with 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.
Ordained as a Deacon in St Mary 1995
Ordained as Episiacon 2005
Served in St Mary as a Deacon, Sunday School servant, and Treasurer
Celebrating 1700 years of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea 325AD attended by 318 Bishops
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One year ago on Lazarus Saturday 27th April 2024we started using the new building. we thank our Lord who supported us through the prayers of ST Mary and all the saints. We are waiting to start Child Care Service soon Thanks to all who offered support and prayers
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Blessed Baptism
Baby Lily (Mary)
Daughter of Father Michael Salib and Tasony Pauline
Saturday 31st May 2025 - St John Chrysostom Church
Blessed Marriage
Ebraam Eshak & Marina Shaker
Saturday 31st May 2025
St Mary’s Church
Sunday 22nd June at St John Chrysostom Church during the Arabic Liturgy 8:30 - 10:30am Annual commemoration for the beloved Eryan Tawadros. Husband of the late Hakmat Tawadros, father of John Tawadros and Tony Tawadros. Grandfather to Nicole, Natalie, Ezekiel and Zachariah. Brother of the late Zaki, the late Barsum, Samir, Adly, Nagat and Nadia. Cousin to the Tawadros family. May the Lord repose his soul and comfort his family
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.“
The Heavens rejoice as they gain a pillar of The Coptic Orthodox church who has reposed to the Risen Lord. Khalil Latif Khalil passed away peaceful.ly on Monday 9 June 2025
Khalil was the loyal husband to Camelia Khalil, father of Maryza Graham wife to Anthony Graham, John Khalil husband to Julie Khalil and Magda .Bramante wife to Gianni Bramante
Grandfather to Andrew, Amelia and James Graham; Mikayla, Mary, Abigail .and Kyro Khalil; Luca and Amira Bramante
Brother of the late Shawky Khalil husband to the late Faye Khalil; the late Ikram Monoly wife to the late Edwar Manoly; the late Gabrial Khalil husband to Nadia Khalil. Brother to Loulou Athanasious wife to Adel Athana.sious and Mary Baghdadi wife to the late Nazari Baghdadi
Beloved uncle to Samia, Yosri, Adel, Hani and Irene Manoli; Salwa Mishreki and Matt Macgregor; Mary Habib and Reda Zaki; Mary and Christine Athanasius; Suzie Botross and the late Joy .Khalil; Nader and Nancy Baghdadi; Ashraf and Amir Sahab; Samuel Kamal and Marian Caruana Condolences will be held at st Bishoys church Bulleen on Wednesday 11th June at 6.30-8pm .Funeral will be held at St Mary’s church Kensington on Friday 13th June at 11.15 .Followed by Necropolis Springvale Cemetery at 2pm .3rd Day prayers at St Bishoys church in the afternoon following the burial at Springvale cemetery
Old photos for Late Khalil: First Wedding at St Mary’s Church by Reposed Fr Victor. Photo with The Reposed HG Bishop Samuel at the early 70’s. Khalil is one of the early pioneers of the Coptic community in Melbourne since 1968
