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   What is a Coptic Orthodox Church?

   • 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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   Why are the Coptic Orthodox called Orthodox?

   • In the 19th and 20th centuries they began to call themselves Coptic Orthodox in order to distinguish themselves both from Copts who had converted to Roman Catholicism ( see also Coptic Catholic Church) and from Eastern Orthodox, who are mostly Greek ( see also Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria ).

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   Does the Coptic Orthodox Church allow gay priests?

   • In August 2003, the Coptic Orthodox Church issued a formal declaration against homosexuality and same-sex marriage. The Church does not permit the ordination of gay priests. 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.

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   Who founded the Coptic Orthodox Church?

   • The Coptic Orthodox Church was established in Alexandria between 55 and 68 A.D. by St. Mark, one of the 70 Apostles of Jesus Christ. The doctrine of the church is the same one that is cited in the New Testament according to the teaching of Jesus Christ and his Apostles (Mt. 16:18; 24:14).

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   May 3, 2024 · The terms Copt and Coptic are variously used to denote either the members of the Coptic Orthodox Church, the largest Christian body in Egypt, or as generic terms for Egyptian Christians; this article focuses primarily on the former definition.

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   Jun 25, 2009 · The Coptic Orthodox Church is the main Christian Church in Egypt, where it has between 6 and 11 million members. While most Copts live in Egypt, the Church has around a million members outside...

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   Jun 5, 2009 · The Coptic Orthodox Church believes that the Holy Trinity: God The Father, God The Son, and God The Holy Spirit, are equal to each other in one unity; and that the Lord Jesus Christ is the only Savior of the world. Less changes have taken place in the Coptic Church than in any other church whether in the ritual or doctrine aspects and that the ...

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   What is Coptic Orthodox? 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.

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   Jan 31, 2024 · Jan 31, 2024. — by. Spencer Lanoue. in Christianity. Are you curious about the fascinating world of Coptic Orthodox beliefs? In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the origins, key tenets, church hierarchy, liturgy, and symbolism of this ancient Christian denomination.

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   Who are the Copts of The Coptic Orthodox Church. Definition of Coptic. The Coptic Language is the name used to refer to the last stage of the written Egyptian language. Coptic should more correctly be used to refer to the script rather than the language itself.