The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria has many churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland, under the jurisdiction of one metropolitan and five bishops.
Historical background
It is known in the ecclesiastical history of the Church of Alexandria that the Church had sent missionaries in the 3rd or 4th century to the Celtic lands, especially monastics. It is also known within the Celtic tradition, especially in Ireland that the foundation of the monastic system among the Celts was either based in portion on or inspired by the Egyptian monastic system and there are many traces of Alexandrine theology embedded in Celtic theology. So the return of the Church of Alexandria to these lands is of certain importance.
British Orthodox Church
- Further information: British Orthodox Church
His Eminence Seraphim, Metropolitan of the Holy Metropolis of Glastonbury, and Primate of the British Orthodox Church. 10 Heathwood Gardens, Charlton, London,SE7 8EP.
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Ireland, Scotland and north east England
His Grace Antony, Bishop of the Holy Diocese of Ireland, Scotland and north east England. The Diocese was established in 1995.
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands and its Affiliated Regions
His Grace Bishop Missael, Bishop of the Holy Diocese of the Midlands, and its Affiliated Regions, U.K. In Birmingham there is St.Mary & St. Mark's Coptic Centre and St. Mary and St. Antony's church served by Fr. John & Fr. Peter. In Stockport, Manchester a church named after St. Mary & St. Mina is served by Fr. Bishoy who also serves St. Mary & St. Abaiskhairon church in North Wales. Fr. Seraphim in Nottingham served the church of St. Mary & St George. There are currently 2 rented churches, one in Northampton and one in Oxford. The Diocese is based at The Coptic Centre in Birmingham.
South Wales
- Further information: Coptic Orthodox Church in Wales
- St Mary’s and St Abu Saifain’s Coptic Orthodox Church located at 112 St Mary Street, Risca , South Wales NP11 2GP. This Church is, however, under patriarchal supervision of HH Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria since he is currently the head of the Parish's Council. Accordingly, this Church is supervised by His Grace Angaelos, the General Bishop and Patriarchal Exarch.
Patriarchal Exarchate at Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South England
His Grace Angaelos, General Bishop & Patriarchal Exarch for the Youth Ministry at the Patriarchal Center and the Coptic Orthodox Theological College at Stevenage in Hertfordshire, England.
Eritrean Orthodox Church congregation in the UK
His Grace Markos (Mark), Bishop of the Eritrean Orthodox Church in the UK. Member of the Eritrean Holy Synod.
See also
- Coptic Orthodox Church in Europe
- Copts
- Coptic alphabet
- Coptic calendar
- Coptic iconography
- Coptic language
- Coptic music
- Fasting and Abstinence of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
- Coptic orphans
- Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria
- Oriental Orthodoxy
- British Orthodox Church
- Christianity in Africa
- Coptic Orthodox Church in Wales
- St Mary’s and St Abu Saifain’s Coptic Orthodox Church Risca , South Wales.
- Egypt
- The French Coptic Orthodox Church
External links
- The French Coptic Orthodox Church website
- Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Midlands and Affiliated Regions
- British Orthodox Church website
- Coptic Orthodox Centre Stevenage
- St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church , London website
- Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Ireland, Scotland and North East England website
- St Peter and St Paul's Coptic Orthodox Church, Bournemouth website
- St. Mary and St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church
