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The Coptic Orthodox Church, (Coptic: Ϯⲉⲕ̀ⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲣⲉⲙⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ ⲛ̀ⲟⲣⲑⲟⲇⲟⲝⲟⲥ, romanized: Ti-eklisia en-remenkimi en-orthodhoxos, lit. 'the Egyptian Orthodox Church'), also known as the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, is an Oriental Orthodox Christian church based in Egypt.
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- St. Mark the Evangelist (Traditional)
Jan 4, 2022 · Jack Zavada. Updated on January 04, 2022. Founded in the first century in Egypt, the Coptic Christian Church shares many beliefs and practices with the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. "Coptic" is derived from a Greek term meaning "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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Mar 17, 2024 · Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Oriental Orthodox church and principal Christian church in predominantly Muslim Egypt. The people of Egypt before the Arab conquest in the 7th century identified themselves and their language in Greek as Aigyptios (Arabic qibṭ, Westernized as Copt).
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Jun 25, 2009 · Last updated 2009-06-25. The structure, history and practices of the Coptic Orthodox Church, the main Christian Church in Egypt and one of the oldest churches outside the Holy Land.
The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria has Churches and congregations in the following regions within the United States: Map of the Dioceses of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the USA. Archdiocese of North America
Jun 5, 2009 · Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church The Coptic Church was established in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ by St. Mark the Evangelist in the city of Alexandria around 43 A.D. The church adheres to the Nicene Creed.
