H. H. Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of All Africa on the Holy Apostolic Seat of Saint Mark the Evangelist of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, has passed away on March 17, 2012(Baramhat 8, 1728). We ask the Lord to comfort His pure soul. Condolences to the Church and to everyone who loved Him.  We are sure that He is interceding to God on our behalf.