== '''General''' ==The [[Coptic]] Orthodox Church of Japan (in Japanese: 日本コプト正教会) was first established by His Grace Bishop Daniel since 2004.[http://www.coptic.org.au/resources/decree%207%20-%20Singapore%20&%20Japan.PDF]. H.G. Bishop Daniel is the Coptic Orthodox Bishop of the Diocese of Sydney and Affiliated Regions, including Asia. H.G. Bishop Daniel appointed the first serving Coptic priest in Japan, who served St. George Coptic Orthodox church of Japan.

 Japan falls under On July 18th, 2016, the [[first Coptic]] [[jurisdiction]] served Orthodox church building in Japan was officially established by H.G. Bishop Daniel the Diocese of Sydney and affiliated regions since 2002 region, in Kizugawa city, in Kyoto prefecture (western part of Japan). It was named [http://www.copticjapancopticchurch.orgSt.au/resources/decree%207%20-%20Singapore%20Mary &%20Japan.PDF]. Father Thomas Kanazaki (Japanese born Coptic priest) has been appointed to be the first serving Coptic priest in Japan, serving St. [[Marytr George|George]] Mark Coptic Orthodox [[Churchchurch]], Japan, the first [[altar]] for the . The Coptic Orthodox Church in this country. == '''''What is Orthodox?''''' == Orthodox is a church established by the Apostles of Jesus Christ in the first century. The Orthodox Church has never changed their teachings, the traditions and prayers which was directly taught from the Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. They have kept their traditions till this present day. The holy liturgy Japan is centered on prayers and praises to the Lord Jesus Christ. The church is filled with holiness an official member of the Holy Body and Blood JCCC (Japan Confederation of the crucified Jesus Christ, “that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting lifeChristian Churches).” (John 3:16)

 The Coptic Orthodox church is a church from the first century founded in Egypt from the Apostle, St. Saint Mark (the writer of the Gospel of Mark). St. Mark witnessed and experienced the Lord Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection and accession. He then later traveled to Egypt as part of his mission to testify the Truth. The Saint preached the truth of the One and only God and the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many Egyptians in those days, did not know about the true God, they worshipped idols and many lifeless gods. Many miracles were performed through St. Mark which had proved to the Egyptians that the Lord Jesus Christ was the Saviour and the true God. Many Egyptians became Christians and are known as Copts till this present day. St. Mark was martyred by the Roman Emperor in AD68. . However, that was not the end of the Coptic Orthodox church it was just the beginning of a strong faith that God has been continuing for 21 centuries.

 * [http://www.copticjapanjapancopticchurch.ecnet.jp org Official website Website of St. George Mary & St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of , Kyoto, Japan]* [http://www.coptic.org.au/modules/news/index.php?storytopic=4 Japan section at the Web site of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney & its Affiliated Regions]