Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom

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The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria has many churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland, under the jurisdiction of one metropolitan and five bishops.

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[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Ireland, Scotland and north east England

His Grace Bishop Antony, Bishop of the Holy Diocese of Ireland, Scotland and north east England. The Diocese was established in 1995.

Coptic Orthodox Church of St. John (Bromley, Kent, UK)

Westmoreland Rd Bromley, Kent, BR2 0TB


  • Services
    • Saturdays
    • Divine Liturgy (9:30-12:00)
    • Aghapy (12:00-1:00)
    • Bible Study and Sunday School (1:00-2:00)

[edit] 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, St. Mary & St. Mark's Coptic Centre and St. Mary and St. Antony's Church are served by Fr. John and Fr. Peter, respectively. 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.

[edit] South Wales

Further information: Coptic Orthodox Church in Wales

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] See also

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