Bishop Ermia

RELIGIOUS ORDINATIONS

• 30th May 2004 - Ordained as General Bishop
• 13th October 2001 - Ordained as Hegumen
• 14th November 1996 - Ordained as Priest
• 2nd April 1988 - Ordained as Monk at the Monastery of Mar Mina [Saint Mina], Mariout
• 3rd April 1984 - Began Monastic life at the Monastery of Mar Mina [Saint Mina], Mariout

• 2017 - Current: Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Pope Shenouda III Institute for Ecclesiastical History
• 2011 – Current: Assistant Secretary-General of the Egyptian Family House
• 2011 - Current: Lecturer at the Egyptian Family House
• 2004 - Current: Professor of Information Technology at the Coptic Studies Institute
• 1995 - Current: Participant in Church Conferences
• 1995 - Current: Member of the Middle East Council of Churches
• 1995 - Current: Affiliated with various Abbeys, including St. Samuel's Abbey in Fayyoum.

• 2015 - Current: Founder & President, Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center [COCC], Germany
• 2013 - Current: Founder & President, ME Sound Studios
• 2012 - Current: Founder & President, ME Sat Media Academy
• 2012 - Current: Founder & President, COCC Academy
• 2012 - Current: Founder & President, Coptic Panorama
• 2011 - Current: Initiated Atohobony (Do You Love Me) Program to aid the underprivileged in the community
• 2011 - Current: Founder & General Director, Satellite Channel ME Sat
• 2010 - Current: Founder & President, Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center [COCC], USA
• 2008 - Current: Founder & President, Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center [COCC], Cairo, Egypt
• 2000 - Current: Founder & President, Pope Shenouda III Information Technology Center
• 1985 - 1990: Established the Center for Documentation, Conservation, Repair & Microfiche of Manuscripts at Mar Mina [Saint Mina] Monastery, Mariout, Alexandria.

• 2018 - Current: National Coordinating Committee for Corruption Prevention and Control - Member
• 2017 – Current: Supreme Council of Culture, Committee of the Culture of Citizenship and Human Rights - Member
• 2016 - Current: Board of Ethics of Scientific Research at Children's Cancer Hospital (57357) - Member
• 2016 - Current: Higher Committee of the International Samaa- Festival for Spiritual Music & Chanting - Member
• 2013 - Current: Muslim/Christian Dialogue Committee in the Public Relations Committee of the Holy Synod - Rapporteur
• 2012 - Current: Holy Synod's Pastorship and Services Committee - Member; Health Committee - Consultant
• 2009 - 2013: Holy Synod's Papal Committee for Construction of the Cathedral and Church Projects - Vice President
• 2009 - 2012: Holy Synod's Committee for the Diocese of Sydney, Australia - Member
• 2008 - 2012: Holy Synod's Committee for Confronting Sectarian Conquests - Member
• 2005 - Current: Holy Synod's Committee supervising Al-Manahra, Mattai - Member
• 2005 - 2013: Atohobony; Do you love Me? Service in impoverished areas all around Egypt - General Supervisor
• 2005 - 2012: Chairman of the Board at several Churches (17 churches including St. Gawargius & St. Antonius' Church in Al-Nozha, Heliopolis and St. Mary's Church in Masarra, Shubra)
• 2004 - Current:
• Holy Synod's Diocese Affairs Committee - Member
• Holy Synod's Abbey Affairs Committee - Member
• Holy Synod's Faith, Teaching & Legislating Committee - Member
• Coptic Studies Institute - Board Member
• 2004 - 2012: General Clerical Council - Member
• 1982 - Current: Pharmaceutical Union - Member

• 2013 - Current: Promote and enhance student and professor educational exchange between Egypt and other countries.

Advocate for global service by recognizing contributions through the COCC Award program:

- The Pope Shenouda III Award for Wisdom & Compassion

- Mrs. Ola Ghabbour Award for Service in Science & Culture

- Dr. Makram Mehana Award for Creativity & Innovation

• 2012 – Current: Oversee various COCC initiatives: Press Center, International Social Communication Center, General & Religious Tourism Center.
• 2011 – Current: Presiding over the Direction and management of the ME Sat Satellite Channel [An Egyptian, Coptic, Orthodox, News, Cultural, Familial, Youth, Educational, Instructional, and Sports Channel].

The channel aims at: 

- Supporting the high ideals, ethics, moral principles, and values requisite for Egypt's development, success, stability, and prosperity.

- Presenting social problems of Egypt most transparently to resolve them as best as possible.

- Acting as a communication bridge, initiating awareness and respect for the "human identity," transcending national boundaries.

- Offering correct religious information to build the Egyptian nation and enable it to cope with society appropriately.

- Instilling positive values that promote the nation and motivate humans to toil and be productive. 

• 2011 – Current: Collaborate with Al Azhar Institution to establish Bayt Al-Aaela Al-Masreya [Egyptian Family House], providing an improved, transparent communication bridge between the Church and Al-Azhar, acting as Deputy Secretary-General for Bayt Al-Aaela Al-Masreya.

Its purpose:

· Preserving the single fabric of Egyptian society via communication and coordination with all the associations and government Departments concerned, offering suggestions and recommendations, holding conferences and meetings in every Egyptian province.

· Consolidating mutual respect, acceptance of the other, religious tolerance, and peaceful co-existence.

· The Board of Trustees comprises several Al-Azhar Scholars, clergymen of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and representatives of the other Christian denominations of Egypt.

Committees affiliated to the Executive Council of the Egyptian Family House:

· Surveying & Suggestions Committee

· Education Committee

· Familial Education Committee

· Religious Speeches Committee

· Media & PR Committee

· Youth Committee for Social Development

· Emergency Executive Committee

· Follow-up Committee

• 2011 – Current: Spearhead Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center:

- Social Services and Developmental Activities Center 

- Managerial Studies & Development Center

- International Cooperation & Cultural Exchange

- Expressive Arts Center

- Environmental Research & Studies Center

• 2010 - Current: Led the Speaker's Program featuring lectures, seminars, and discussions.
• 2010 – Current: Established and presiding over St. Mark's Public Library, which houses vast volumes of reference books on Christian theology, Islamic books, art, music, history, archaeology, humanities, manuscripts, and children's books, among other fields.
• 2009 – Current: Established & Presiding over:

- Environmental Research & Studies

- Ecumenical Relationships Center

- Plastic Arts & Coptic Heritage Center

- Development Research & Technological Planning Center

- Scientific Heritage Studies Center

- Information & Decision Support Center

- Strategic & Analytical Studies Center

• 2008 – Current: Promote international Cultural and educational collaborations to foster relationships between Egypt and other nations.
• 2005 – Current: Aid underserved populations, including the poor, sick, and those in slums.
• 2005 - 2012: Established and presiding over the Board of the Benevolent Angel Hospital in Shubra, Cairo
• 2005 - 2012: Chairman of the Board of St. Lucas Medical Center in St. Mary's Church, Al-Wugooh, Shubra, and the Board of Masarra Scan in Shubra, Cairo
• 2000 – Current: Direct COCC's Documentation and registration of Coptic and Church Antiquities.

• 2016 - Current: Monthly contributor to the Italian newspaper, "A Progresso Imparziale".
• 2013 - Current: Weekly columnist for daily newspapers: Al-Masry Al-Youm.
• 2013 - 2019: Weekly columnist for daily newspapers: Al-Youm Al-Sabeaa.
• 2013 - 2018: Weekly columnist for daily newspapers: Akhbar Al-Youm.
• 2013 - 2019: Monthly contributor to Al-Fayrouze newspaper and Masr Al-Helwa magazine.
• 2013 - Current: Contributor to daily newspapers: Al-Ahram, Al-Gomhureya, Al-Shurouk.
• 2013 - Current: Contributor to weekly publications: Al-Ahaly magazine, Veto newspaper, Nedaa' Al-Watan newspaper.
• 2014: Contributor to Al-Musawwar magazine.
• 2013: Contributor to the Military Magazine.
• 1997 - 2009: Wrote articles for Al-Keraza (Preaching) Magazine during the tenure of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III.
• 1990 - Current: Oversees printing & publishing operations at the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center (COCC) for religious books.
• 1988 - 1992: Coordinated and supervised the compilation of computer software for the Bible (Old & New Testaments) and Al-Abaqti, a software assisting in calculating the dates of variable Feasts.

Books written entirely by Bishop Ermia: 

• Ermia, B. (January 2024). The Truth and the Future from a Christian Perspective. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B. (September 2021). The Prophet of the Era - Pope Kerollos VI. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B. (July 2020). Freemasonry. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B. (January 2020). A Beginning and Ending. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B. (October 2018). About Life (Vol.3). The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B. (October 2018). About Life (Vol. 2). The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B. (April 2018). Martyrs of the Coptic Church, both in ancient and modern times. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B. (December 2016). About Life (Vol. 1). The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia , B. (October 2015). Justice. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia , B. (April 2015). The New Suez Canal... Egypt’s Gift To The World. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia , B. (March 2015). Our Martyrs in Lybia. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia , B. (August 2014). Wisdom. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia , B. (March 2013). Egypt is Beauty... A Space For Dialogue. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.

Books Bishop Ermia Supervised and Wrote the Introduction for: 

• Ermia, B., & Boles, B. (February 2024). In Is Egypt An Israeli Land?. Introduction, The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B., & Shenouda, P. (January 2024). In The Truth and the Future from a Christian Perspective. The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B., & El- Homsi, Y. (April 2023). In The Head of Saint Mark the Apostle throughout History . introduction, The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B., & Wasef, R , AR. (April 2023). In Explanation and Interpretation of the Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great. introduction, The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermia, B., & Labib, S , F. (September 2019). In I Received from My Father a Response to Wrongs Regarding Incarnation and Redemption. introduction, The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• Ermeia, B., & Tawadros , M. (May 2016). In The Original Sin . introduction, The Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.

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• June 2024: The releases of "The Justice System in Egypt" for Judge Dr. Khaled Mohamed Al-Kadi, President of the Court of Appeal: Certificate of Appreciation
• May 2024: Two shields of Honor:

a) General Secretariat of University Families on the occasion of the diamond jubilee for serving university families

b) Caritas Egypt Association for participating in the seminar "The Role of Civil Society in Promoting the Culture of Law, Citizenship, and Human Rights"

• January 2024: Two Shields of Honor from:

a) The Egyptian Military Academy

b) Air Defense College

• December 2023:

a) The Higher Institute of Social Services in Cairo: Shield of Honor.

b) the Second Al-Azhar International Cartoon and Portrait Forum under the slogan "Empowering Women": Certificate of Appreciation

• October 2023: Riviera University: Shield of Honor.
• August 2023: Two Shields of Honor from:

a) Homat Almostakbal Party

b) The Egyptian Engineers Syndicate

• July 2023: Two Shields of Honor from:

a) The Egyptian Society of Engineers

b) The League of Islamic Universities

• June 2023: The General Syndicate of the Writers' Union in Egypt: Shield of Honor and Certificate of Appreciation during the seminar "The Journey of the Holy Family and Its Impact on Social Tolerance Values"
• May 2023: Al-Azhar University: Shield of Honor during the Third International Scientific Conference, titled 'Legitimate and Legal Care for People of Determination in Light of Egypt's Vision 2030'.
• February 2023: Five Shields of Honor from:

a) The Military Technical College

b) The Oscar of Arab Creators

c) The Sheikhdom of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif

d) The Egypt Council of Churches for its 10th Anniversary 

e) The Egyptian Air Defense Academy

• January 2023: Egyptian Military Academy: Shield of Honor.
• December 2022: Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt (57357): Shield of Honor.
• December 2022: Modern University for Technology & Information (MTI): Two accolades: Shield of Honor and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Faculty of Mass Communication.
• November 2022: Al-Azhar University: Shield of Honor for the second international scientific conference titled 'Islamic Call and Global Peace Reality Challenges And Future Prospects'.
• October 2022: Two Shields of Honor from:

a) The British University in Egypt (BUE) for attending the Against Addiction conference.

b) The Fifth Forum for Sustainable Development for Strengthening Civil Society Capabilities towards Climate Change.

• October 2022: Arab Pharmacists Union: Shield of Honor and Certificate of Appreciation.
• September 2022: The Bishopric of Public, Social, and Ecumenical Services: Shield of Honor for their 60th Anniversary.
• August 2022: Two Shields of Honor from:

a) Saint Joseph School (Oyoun Misr) for its Opening.

b) American Federation of Speedball for the Distinguished Role in Society.

• June 2022: Two Shields of Honor for 'Christ's Entry into the Land of Egypt' celebrations from:

a) Zagazig University.

b) El Sharqia Governorate at the ancient Tel Basta, Zagazig.

• May 2022: Ain Shams University: Shield of Honor for the symposium on The Culture of Difference and the Art of Dialogue.
• April 2022: League of Islamic Universities: Shield of Honor for the symposium on Al-Azhar's Role in Cultural and Scientific Integration with Southeast Asian Countries, highlighting Indonesia.
• March 2022: Assiut University: Shield of Honor for the Forum of Peoples' Week against Extremism and Terrorism.
• February 2022: The Command of Popular and Military Defense Forces , Ministry of Defense: Shield of Honor for Educational symposium at the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
• February 2022 - The Middle East Research Center, Ain Shams University: Certificate of Appreciation for participating in the workshop presenting the book Arab National Security: Challenges and Solutions.
• February 2022: Two Shields of Honor from:

a) The Military Technical College.

b) The General Organization of Cultural Palaces. Canal and Sinai Cultural District in the symposium (Together We Build Egypt) at Ismailia Culture Palace.

• January 2022: Three Shields of Honor from:

a) The Air Defense Academy.

b) The Ministry of Youth and Sports.

c) The Thirtieth Conference of the Egyptian Society for Andrology.

d) The Egyptian Family House - Ismailia Branch, for the influential role in preserving the authentic Egyptian national fabric.

• November 2021: National Population Council, Ministry of Health and Population: Shield of Honor
• October 2021: The Federation of Arab Business Pioneers: Romooz El-Arab Award (Arab Model Award).
• March 2021: The Faculty of Sharia and Law Cairo, Al-Azhar University: Shield of Honor for participating in the conference of Sharia and Legal Principles in the Document of Human Fraternity.
• February 2021: The Military Technical College: Shield of Honor
• January 2021: Four Shields of Honor from:

a) The Technical Institute of the Armed Forces.

b) The Armed Forces College of Medicine.

c) The Egyptian Air Defense Academy.

d) The Air Force Academy.

40) November 2020 - Shield of honor. Zagazig University.

41) October 2020 - Certificate of Appreciation from journalist Ahmed EL Sersawy for attending the signing and discussion ceremony for the book October 73, Great Egyptian War.

42) October 2020 - Certificate of Appreciation from the Faculty of Sharia and Law, Damanhour - Al-Azhar University, for participation in the first scientific conference, Juristic and Legal Awareness and its Impact on Achieving Peaceful Coexistence.

43) October 2020 - Shield of honor. Suez University

44) February 2020 - Certificate of Appreciation from Obour High Institute for Management & Informatics and the High Institute for Engineering & Technology at Obour for participation in the workshop on reviving of the Holy Family's Route

• January 2020: Five Shields of Honor from:

a) The Air Force Academy.

b) The Command of Popular and Military Defense Forces, Ministry of Defense and Military Production

c) The General Organization of Culture Palaces.

d) The Egyptian Naval Academy.

e) The Egyptian Air Defense Academy.

• December 2019: Two Shields of Honor from:

a) The Modern University for Technology & Information (MTI)

b) the Faculty Of Islamic & Arabic Studies For Girls - Al Azhar University, for attending the third international conference Call of Islam to Achieve Human Brotherhood for Community Peace.

• December 2019: The Faculty of Mass Communication, MTI University: Certificate of Appreciation for participating in the fourth scientific conference, Media Between Fanaticism and Acceptance of the Other.

53) November 2019 - Certificate of Appreciation from the Institute of Coptic Studies in recognition of the compelling and distinctive contributions in the service of Coptic Sciences and Studies

54) August 2019 - Shield of honor. Leadership Development Institute, Ministry of Higher Education.

55) July 2019 - Shield of honor. Specific Education College, Ain Shams University. Celebrating the graduation of the 1st class of students with special needs and the 28th class of the college's students.

56) February 2019 - Shield of honor. Egyptian Naval College

57) February 2019 - Shield of honor. Egyptian Air Force Academy

58) February 2019 - Shield of honor. Armed Forces College of Medicine, Ministry of Defense

59) December 2018 - Shield of honor. The Annual International Conference, Medicine and Pharmacology in Egypt and the Near East. From Ain Shams University, Center for Papyrological Studies and Inscriptions.

60) October 2018 - Medal of Honor from South Sinai Governorate. In recognition of the efforts made in preparing and holding the Here We Pray Together conference in Saint Catherine on 18-19 October.

61) July 2018 - Shield of honor. The conference of Working Together for Egypt. In recognition of the efforts made for supporting the conference and working on its success.

62) June 2018 - Certificate of Appreciation. Egyptian Forum for Media. In recognition of the distinguished and practical contribution to the success of the activities of Ahl Masr (the People of Egypt) Ramadan Tent.

63) June 2018 - Certificate of Appreciation. Central Administration of Religious Programs in the Egyptian Television. For his role in promoting moderated religious discourse in moderated media.

64) May 2018 - Shield of honor. Rotary Egypt (District 2451). For the support to Rotary in Egypt to the 5th Rotary District 2451 conference

65) April 2018 - Shield of honor. Citizen Campaign Hamlet Mowaten; the official campaign for President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. For the honorable national role during the 2018 Presidential Elections.

• March 2018: Cairo Pharmacists Syndicate: Shield of honor.
• March 2018: Academy of Arts: Certificate of Appreciation for participating in the symposium Egypt the Future in the framework of the campaign (Vote for Future Egypt) in cooperation with the National Council for Women
• February 2018: Three Shields of Honor from:

a) The Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, for participating in the faculty's annual international conference Youth and the industry of the future 

b) The Egyptian Central Security

c) The Egyptian Family House - El Mahalla El Kubra Branch. For the inauguration of the branch

• January 2018: The Ministry of Defense, Armed Forces College of Medicine: Shield of Honor
• January 2018: The First National Conference of the Egyptian Family House Together United against Terrorism: Certificate of Appreciation and Shield of Honor
• December 2017: Three Shields of Honors from:

a) Second Field Army

b) Military Technical College 

c) Third Field Army 

• December 2017: Arab Center for Legal Awareness in the forum of problematic legal awareness of the Arab citizen. 10th Anniversary of the Arab Center for Law Awareness: Certificate of Appreciation and Shield of Honor
• December 2017: Elkemma News website: Certificate of Appreciation for the efforts to raise nation in difficult times.
• December 2017: 4th meeting of Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies Forum in UAE: Al Imam Al Hassan Ibn Ali, Peace award
• October 2017: Certificate of Appreciation for participating in the workshop of your opportunity for your research
• September 2017: Shield of the General Egyptian Book Organization. Opening of the Second Book Fair at St. Mark's Cathedral, Abbasiya
• May 2017: Two Shields of Honor from:

a) The Egyptian and Arab Solidarity Foundation for Social Development: Goodwill Ambassadors Organization 

b) Ain Shams University: Shield of Honor for participating in Pluralism and Peaceful Coexistence conference

• May 2017: Cairo University, the English Department, Faculty Of Mass Communication: Honor Shield and Certificate of Appreciation for participating in the conference of Religious Discourse: Renewal Necessities and Origin Preservation
• March 2017: The Coptic Monuments Association: Certificate of Appreciation during the occasion of celebration of the Silver Jubilee for the Arab Christian Inheritance conference in Egypt
• March 2017:The British University in Egypt: Shield of Honor
• February 2017: Armed Forces College of Medicine, Ministry of Defense: Shield of Honor
• December 2016: Class 96 Military Academy, Class 96 17th anniversary: Shield of Honor
• December 2016: The Pharmacists Syndicate: Shielf of Honor for hosting and attending the memorial service of Dr. Mina El-Qess Luka
• September 2016: Shield of the General Egyptian Book Organization (GEBA). Opening of the First Book Fair at St. Mark's Cathedral, Abbasiya
• June 2016: Ain Shams University, The Department of Communication and Media Sciences, Faculty of Arts: Shield of Honor for effective participation in the department's activities
• May 2016: Youth Bishopric together with the Coptic Theatre Choir: Certificate of Appreciation for supporting the choir throughout 30 years
• May 2016: Port Said University: Shield of Honor
• April 2016: Three Certificates of Appreciation:

a) Ain Shams University for the framework of the activities in the Cultural and Artistic Season 

b) The Arab Council for Electronic Media for the effective role in organizing Participate 2016 conference. 

c) Diplomatic Training & Consulting Center for the performance of work and efforts that contribute to the continuation and prosperity of the center.

• April 2016: Four Shields of Honor from:

a) Ain Shams University

b) Middle East Media Association for Development and Progress

c) Diplomatic Training & Consulting Center

d) Mansoura University 

• March 2016: Association of The Wives of Police Officers: Shield of honor
• March 2016: Rotary Club: Certificate of Appreciation
• February 2016: Shield of Noncommissioned Officer Institute (NCO Institute)
• January 2016 : Three Shields of honor:

 - Egyptian Military Academy

 - Egyptian Air Force Academy

 - Egyptian Naval College

• 2016 : Shield of Track Foundation for Training and Investments
• December 2015: Egyptian Armed Forces, The Department of Morale Affairs: Certificate of Appreciation for efforts in sponsoring the contest Tolerance between Religions Builds Homelands
• December 2015: Egyptian Armed Forces: Shield of Department of Morale Affairs
• December 2015: Ministry of Defense: Shield of Technical Institute of the Armed Forces
• November 2015: The Head of (PPCU) University, Republic of Hungary, for Cultural & Educational Concerns: Certificate of Appreciation from
• October 2015: Maintaining the Egyptian Heritage Society: Certificate of Appreciation
• September 2015: Russian Cultural Communication (Russian Orientalists & Arab Culture): Shield of Second International Conference of the Arab
• September 2015: Two Certificates of Appreciation from:

a) The Ministry of Culture, International Samaa Festival For Spiritual Music & Chanting 

b) The Second International Conference of the Arab - Russian Cultural Communication (Russian Orientalists & Arab Culture)

• September 2015: Ministry of Culture: Shield of The International Samaa Festival For Spiritual Music & Chanting
• March 2015: Tersana Sports Club: Certificate of Appreciation for efforts on the field of culture
• February 2015: Appreciation Shield of Foundation of Tolerance & Peace
• December 2014: The Institute of Coptic Studies: Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the effective and distinctive contributions in the service of Sciences and Coptic studies
• August 2014: The Republic of Hungary A Magyar Érdemrend középkeresztje a csillaggal: Order of Merit
• July 2014 : Shield of The Best Life Center for Addiction & AIDS Combat
• 2013: Two certificates of Appreciation from:

a) ACMAS [Abacus Center for Mental Arithmetic System] for efforts and endorsement of the Child Training Program 

b) The International Human Rights Organization