Home life is the cornerstone of L'Arche. The evening meal, birthdays and times of prayer are small but cherished celebrations that strengthen the bond between the six to eight people sharing each home. At L'Arche Daybreak we have eight homes located in ordinary neighborhoods in the suburban community of Richmond Hill, just north of the city of Toronto.
St. Mark was a native of the North Africa county of Libya. He was born in the city of Cyrene in Pentapolis, The western part of Libya, west of the border of Egypt. St. Mark was born of Jewish parents three years after the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Copts as the successors of the ancient Egyptians are defined as the modern sons of the Pharaohs. They played an essential role in the whole Christian world, especially during the first five centuries. The Coptic Orthodox Church is the church which was founded by St. Mark the Evangelist, just a few years after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. St. Mark was a native of the North Africa county of Libya. He was born in the city of Cyrene in Pentapolis, The western part of Libya, west of the border of Egypt. St. Mark was born of Jewish parents three years after the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. His original name was John and his surname was Mark : 'And when he (Peter) came to himself.