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The Coptic Orthodox is the oldest church in the world. It was founded by St. Mark the Evangelist, author of the second gospel in Alexandria, Egypt in the year 61 A.D. The word “Copt” means Egyptian.
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- Coptic Orthodox Church History
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Copts trace their roots to John Mark, who they say was among the 72 disciples sent forth by Jesus, as recorded in Luke 10:1. He was also the author of the Gospel of Mark. Mark's missionary work in Egypt occurred sometime between 42-62 AD. Mark is viewed as the first Pope of Alexandria. Egyptian religion had long believed in eternal life. One pharao...
The Pope of Alexandria is the leader of Coptic clergy, and about 90 bishops head dioceses throughout the world. As the Coptic Orthodox Holy Synod, they meet regularly on matters of faithand leadership. Below the bishops are priests, who must be married, and who carry out the pastoral work. A Coptic Lay Council, elected by congregants, serves as the...
The sacred texts of the Coptic Church are the Bible and the Liturgy of St. Basil. Worship services are performed in the ancient Coptic language in combination with local languages. The hymns and liturgyremain similar to those of the early church. Copts believe in seven sacraments: baptism, confirmation, confession (penance), Eucharist (communion), ...
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The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria is: An Ancient Christian Church. It is one of the most ancient Churches in the world, having been founded by Saint Mark the Apostle, the writer of the second gospel, in the first Century. The word ‘Coptic’ comes from the ancient Egyptian word ‘hekaptah’ meaning ‘Egypt’, and thus ‘Coptic ...
Step Inside the Chapel of St. Anthony's Coptic Church. An ancient church with spectacular wall paintings in one of the world's first monasteries. Located in the eastern Egyptian desert, near...
The Coptic Church is experiencing this century quite a significant revival in many aspects of its life: in its ministry both at home and abroad, in education, and in ecumenism. Institutions have been erected in Egypt to present to the world facilities for research in the Science of Coptology.
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Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church was founded by the first Egyptian immigrants to New Jersey and New York in the 1960s. It is recognized as the first Coptic community and permanent church in the United States and North America as a whole.
