Welcome to Coptic Festival UK
Coptic Festival UK 2022 ANTHEM
When we’re planting love and goodness, Peace is what we’ll always reap, We’re not worried if days are evil,
The Lord won’t slumber nor sleep) (x2)
Church is an Ark where souls are saved, No matter what hardships we face, Her Sacraments will help us always,
Grow in faith and dwell in grace
(At His word I’d walk on water, Strong in faith and firm in Doctrine) (x2)
I will follow His commands
(With God joy will never cease, And His Spirit gives us peace, With God joy will never cease ,
And His Spirit gives us peace) (x2)
And His Spirit gives us peace!
What is Coptic Festival UK?
Coptic 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 UK started participating in 2012. Activities include:
- Study of Spiritual subjects
- Spiritual competition among the Coptic Churches
- Competitions in sports, computer, research, hymns, art, drama, choir
SCHEDULE
DATE
June
Book Studying
Local church book studying, hymns reciting, Coptic language studying and activities rehearsal
September 04 – 27
Online upload deadline
Upload online materials for hymns, choir, drama, research, multimedia, etc…
September 11 – 26
Book Exam
Local exam for book and Coptic and local scoring
September 11
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
October 09
Cross churches
Cross churches online exam day
October 17
Closing Ceremony
Announce results