"Out of Egypt I called my Son" (Hos 11:1, Mat 2:15)
Keep it Coptic
In an increasingly secular world, we find ourselves more in need than ever of a deeper understanding of our authentic and living Orthodox Christian Faith. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria has been one of the brightest and steadfast witnesses to Christ for two thousand years.
We are a group of Coptic youth and young professionals looking to explore, share and discuss the riches of this living witness with you and all the world.
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Featured Articles
Bible Study series
“The word of the Lord is living and powerful” (Heb 4:12)
Practical Spirituality
A series of articles on how we can put into practice authentic Orthodox spirituality into our everyday lives.
Church History
A series of articles on Church History and the lessons we can learn from it.
Theology
A broad category studying of the nature of God and all aspects of the Orthodox Faith.
Healthy Relationships
avigating the challenging topic of relationships through our Orthodox Faith.
Contemporary Issues
How to view and deal with our modern world through the lens of an ancient and living Faith.
Story Corner
Pour yourself a nice cup of shay and listen to a good yarn.
Saints Corner
This category will discuss the lives of Saints venerated in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
What are the origins of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
The Coptic Orthodox Church is an Oriental Orthodox Christian Church, predominantly based in Egypt, some countries in Africa and the Middle East. The Coptic Church was founded by St. Mark the Apostle and Evangelist in Alexandria, around the middle of the 1st century (c. 42 AD). St. Mark became the first Pope of Alexandria and began to preach the teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This later became known as the Holy See of St. Mark. Historians have given the title of ‘Church of the Martyrs’ to the Coptic Church. This is a direct result of the Coptic Christian’s perfect love for Christ, their firm hope and unashamed open practice of worship, in the midst of waves of religious persecution.