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Watani
21-07-2025
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In pictures: 5th world service week for Coptic youth worldwide
The fifth Service Week for Coptic Orthodox Youth from around the world closed two days ago. The event had been inaugurated on 12 July 2025 by Pope Tawadros II who engaged with the young men and women in discussions on voluntary service, the work of the apostles, and comparisons between past and present. Some 80 young men and women from around the world took part in the Service Week. The voluntary service of the young people involved work with the poor and underprivileged, with children, the elderly and the handicapped. The youth were also treated to visits of Coptic landmarks. World Service Week for Youth of the Coptic Orthodox Church was the fifth such week organised for young people following the Logos Gatherings of 2018 and 2022. The week is held under the patronage of the HIGH Office for Service Weeks, and the theme of this year's event was 'Discipleship.' coptic-affairs-coptic-affairs/ coptic-affairs/pope- inaugurates-5th-world-service- week-for-coptic-youth- worldwide/46584/# Watani International 21 July 2025 Comments comments Tags: 5th Logos Coptic Youth Week 2025Donia Wagdy


Watani
13-07-2025
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Pope inaugurates 5th world service week for Coptic youth worldwide
On 12 July, Pope Tawadros II inaugurated the fifth Service Week for Coptic Orthodox Youth from around the world. The event was held at Karma House in Ikingi Maryut. The opening ceremony included a documentary showcasing the history of the Logos youth gatherings from 2018 until 2025. The young men and women then engaged in discussions with the Pope, tackling topics related to voluntary service, the work of the apostles, and comparisons between past and present. Pope Tawadros spoke about the theme of the Service Weeks, 'GPS,' and offered a new spiritual reflections on its meaning: -G for Glory -P for Power -S for Sky At the conclusion of the event, and in a touching gesture, the young people celebrated the 37th anniversary of the Pope's' monastic vows, which coincides with the end of July. World Service Week for Youth of the Coptic Orthodox Church is the fifth such week organised for young people following the Logos Gatherings of 2018 and 2022. A total of 80 young men and women from around the world are taking part. The week is held under the patronage of the HIGH Office for Service Weeks, and the theme of this year's event is 'Discipleship.' Joyous 'Back to Roots' for Coptic Diaspora young Logos Coptic Youth Forum: 'See for yourselves' Comments comments Tags: 5th World Service Week for Coptic youth worldwide 2025