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Hegomen Fr. Sorial Sorial 

Priest of St. George & St. Shenouda

Coptic Orthodox Church

Fr. Sorial Sorial, who was born on Jan. 6, 1957, died on Feb. 15, 2008. In loving memory of our beloved father who has departed into the bosom of the saints. Fr. Sorial Sorial was the priest of St. George & St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church, Jersey City. He was the husband of Mrs. Amal Sami Zaky, the father of Jessica, Monica, Irene and Abanoub, and brother of the late H.G. Bishop Karas (may the Lord repose his soul), Dr. Edward, Dr. George, Dr. Mary, Mrs. Theresa and Dr. Armia Sorial. Fr. Sorial was ordained Oct. 4, 1994, and served in Brighton, England, for two years prior to serving in Jersey City in 1996, and was promoted to Hegomen in February 2007. As a layman, he was a well-accomplished doctor, receiving his M.D., Ph.D. in physiology from London University, England, and teaching in medical universities throughout the world. As a priest, he touched the hearts of all and exemplified the love of Christ. The heavens rejoice in receiving our beloved father and friend, who has gone to the paradise of joy, the place out of which grief, sorrow and groaning have fled away. But whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 5:19)

DEATH NOTICES Published in the Star-Ledger on 2/20/2008.