Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom

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

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, North East England and its Affiliated Regions

His Grace Antony, Bishop of the Holy Diocese of Ireland, Scotland and North East England, United Kingdom. The diocese was established in 1995.

• The official site of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Ireland, Scotland, North East England and its Affiliated Regions
• The official site of St John's Coptic Orthodox Church (Bromley)
• The official site of St Mary and St Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church in North and West Yorkshire (Leeds and York)

Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands and its Affiliated Areas

H.G. Bishop Missael, Bishop of the Holy Diocese of the Midlands, and its Affiliated Areas, U.K.

In Birmingham (Fr. Peter & Fr. John Yanny):

• St. Mary & St. Mark's Coptic Centre (includes St. Mary & St. Abu-Sefein's Church)
• St. Mary and St. Antony's Church

In Manchester (Fr. Bishoy):

• St. Mary & St. Mina's Church

In North Wales (Fr. John Saleeb):

• St. Mary & St. Abaskhairon's Church

In Nottingham (???):

• St. Mary & St. George's Church

There are currently 2 rented/temporary churches, one in Northampton and the other in Oxford.

The Diocese is based at the Coptic Orthodox Centre in Lapworth, Birmingham.

• The Official Site for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands & Affiliated Areas, U.K.

South Wales

• 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, United Kingdom.

Eritrean Orthodox Church Congregation in the United Kingdom

His Grace Markos (Mark), Bishop of the Eritrean Orthodox Church in the UK. Member of the Eritrean Holy Synod.

See also

• Coptic iconography
• Coptic music
• List of Coptic Orthodox Popes of Alexandria
• Shenouda III (Gayyid) of Alexandria
• The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria
• Oriental Orthodoxy
• Orthodoxy in Africa
• Coptic Orthodox Church in Europe
• British Orthodox Church
• Coptic Orthodox Church in Wales
• St Mary's and St Abu Saifain's Coptic Orthodox Church Risca, South Wales
• The French Coptic Orthodox Church

External links

• British Orthodox Church website
• Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Midlands and Affiliated Areas U.K.
• Coptic Orthodox Centre Stevenage
• St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church , London website
• The official site of St John's Coptic Orthodox Church (Bromley)
• St. Mary and St. Abraam Church (Brighton)
• Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Ireland, Scotland and North East England, UK
• St. Mary and St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church, North and West Yorkshire