Pope Tawadros II outlines spiritual pillars for ministry

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, delivered his weekly sermon from the Papal headquarters at the Abbassia Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo. During the meeting, which was attended by clergy from the Ain Shams, Matariya, and Helmiet el-Zaitoun sectors, the Pope discussed the “law of serving the Word.”

He identified three essential pillars for ministry: reading, preaching, and teaching. He emphasized that reading requires faithfulness to the biblical text rather than personal opinions, preaching should focus on Christ and encourage repentance, and teaching must remain rooted in the Orthodox faith passed down through generations.

Additionally, the Pope highlighted the importance of clergy serving as true role models. He noted that a priest's influence extends beyond words to daily actions, emphasizing that true leadership is demonstrated through sincere love, humility, and spiritual vitality. He encouraged service to children and youth as a means to renew a servant's spiritual energy.