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Sorial Ayad Sorial was born on 17 January 1955, in the [[Sudan]]. At a young age Sorial showed great love for God and this is because of his Orthodox upbringing. After Sorial finished his [[bachelor's degree]] in [[chemical engineering]] from the [[University of Khartoum]], he left to [[France]] to pursue a [[doctorate]] at the [[University of Toulouse]].
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Sorial Ayad Sorial was born on 17 January 1955, in the [[Sudan]]. At a young age Sorial showed great love for God and this is because of his Orthodox upbringing. After Sorial finished his [[bachelor's degree]] in [[chemical engineering]] from the [[University of Khartoum]], he left to France to pursue a doctorate at the University of Toulouse.
  
 
On 18 January 1981, he attempted to enter [[St. Bishoy Monastery]] but was stopped by the Abbot, His Grace Bishop Sarabamoun, who told him to return to France to continue his education. Sorial replied, “No one, having put his hand on the plough can look back.” ([[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 9:62) The Abbot then allowed him to enter. On November 14, 1981, Sorial was ordained a Monk and given the name Father Karas. [[Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria|Pope Shenouda III]] [[ordination|ordained]] him as a [[priest]] on 14 February 1984, and assigned him to head the Papal Center in St. Bishoy Monastery. On 23 May 1989 Pope Shenouda elevated Father Karas to [[Hegumen]].
 
On 18 January 1981, he attempted to enter [[St. Bishoy Monastery]] but was stopped by the Abbot, His Grace Bishop Sarabamoun, who told him to return to France to continue his education. Sorial replied, “No one, having put his hand on the plough can look back.” ([[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 9:62) The Abbot then allowed him to enter. On November 14, 1981, Sorial was ordained a Monk and given the name Father Karas. [[Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria|Pope Shenouda III]] [[ordination|ordained]] him as a [[priest]] on 14 February 1984, and assigned him to head the Papal Center in St. Bishoy Monastery. On 23 May 1989 Pope Shenouda elevated Father Karas to [[Hegumen]].
  
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Hegumen Karas was appointed to head the new Monastery of St. Antony the Great in [[Newberry Springs]], [[California]] (near [[Barstow, California]]) on 26 September 1989.
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Hegumen Karas was appointed to head the new Monastery of St. Antony the Great in Newberry Springs, California (near Barstow, California) on 26 September 1989.
  
 
The Bishops and [[Metropolitan bishop|Metropolitan]]s of the [[Holy Synod]] of the Coptic Orthodox Church unanimously agreed to the elevation of Father Karas as Bishop and Abbot in recognition of the monastery's prosperity; he was consecrated as a bishop on 6 July 1993, by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III.
 
The Bishops and [[Metropolitan bishop|Metropolitan]]s of the [[Holy Synod]] of the Coptic Orthodox Church unanimously agreed to the elevation of Father Karas as Bishop and Abbot in recognition of the monastery's prosperity; he was consecrated as a bishop on 6 July 1993, by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III.
  
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In 1998, Bishop Karas was diagnosed with [[lung cancer]] and was given nine months to live. The bishop continued to celebrate the [[Divine Liturgy]], followed the regular [[fasting|fast]] schedule and lived a strict ascetic life. He met daily with visitors, even though he was receiving a [[chemotherapy]] treatment. On 10 January 2002, Bishop Karas suffered a [[stroke]] and fell into a coma; he died in the early morning of January 17, the day before what would have been his 47th birthday.
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In 1998, Bishop Karas was diagnosed with lung cancer and was given nine months to live. The bishop continued to celebrate the [[Divine Liturgy]], followed the regular [[fasting|fast]] schedule and lived a strict ascetic life. He met daily with visitors, even though he was receiving a chemotherapy treatment. On 10 January 2002, Bishop Karas suffered a stroke and fell into a coma; he died in the early morning of January 17, the day before what would have been his 47th birthday.
  
 
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Important Dates of Bishop Karas
File:HgSmile.jpg
Born: 17 January 1955
Ordination of Monasticism: 14 November 1981
Ordained Monk-Priest: 14 July 1984
Elevated to Hegumen: 25 May 1989
Attended University: University of Khartoum
Ordained Bishop: 6 June 1993
Diagnosed With Cancer: May 1998
Death: 17 January 2002

Bishop Karas (born Sorial Ayad Sorial) was the first bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United States and the first abbot of the church's first monastery outside of Egypt.

Biography

Sorial Ayad Sorial was born on 17 January 1955, in the Sudan. At a young age Sorial showed great love for God and this is because of his Orthodox upbringing. After Sorial finished his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Khartoum, he left to France to pursue a doctorate at the University of Toulouse.

On 18 January 1981, he attempted to enter St. Bishoy Monastery but was stopped by the Abbot, His Grace Bishop Sarabamoun, who told him to return to France to continue his education. Sorial replied, “No one, having put his hand on the plough can look back.” (Luke 9:62) The Abbot then allowed him to enter. On November 14, 1981, Sorial was ordained a Monk and given the name Father Karas. Pope Shenouda III ordained him as a priest on 14 February 1984, and assigned him to head the Papal Center in St. Bishoy Monastery. On 23 May 1989 Pope Shenouda elevated Father Karas to Hegumen.

Hegumen Karas was appointed to head the new Monastery of St. Antony the Great in Newberry Springs, California (near Barstow, California) on 26 September 1989.

The Bishops and Metropolitans of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church unanimously agreed to the elevation of Father Karas as Bishop and Abbot in recognition of the monastery's prosperity; he was consecrated as a bishop on 6 July 1993, by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III.

In 1998, Bishop Karas was diagnosed with lung cancer and was given nine months to live. The bishop continued to celebrate the Divine Liturgy, followed the regular fast schedule and lived a strict ascetic life. He met daily with visitors, even though he was receiving a chemotherapy treatment. On 10 January 2002, Bishop Karas suffered a stroke and fell into a coma; he died in the early morning of January 17, the day before what would have been his 47th birthday.

Pictures of Bishop Karas

  • HgSmile.jpg

    Bishop Karas as bishop of the monastery of St. Antony the Great.

  • SorialSmiling.jpg

    Sorial at Comboni Catholic School.

See also

External links

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