About Us

Mission Statement
 
To promote a biblical faith, based on the early teachings of the Church, which shapes both the Coptic Orthodox Church and the society in which we live, for the sake of Christ.
 
 
Our Church
 
Welcome to St Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church, East Anglia UK serving under the guidance and care of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the 118th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark and the leadership of his Grace Bishop Anthony, Diocese of Ireland, Scotland, North East England and its Afffiliated Regions.
 Pope Tawadros II
 

His Holiness 

Pope Tawadros II

 the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church 

Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of All Africa on the Holy See of Saint Mark 

 
 
Bishop Antony
 
 
 
His grace
 
 
 
Bishop of Ireland, Scotland,
North East England  and its Affilated Regions

 

History of St Athanasius Church
St Athanasius Church, UK existed in the region of East Anglia since 13th June 1996 under the guidance and blessings of Bishop Antony.  A small group of Coptic Christian families formed this church praying in various hired locations.
 
By the Grace of God the church congregation increased throughout the years, celebrating together Holy Mass every Sunday. 
 
The congregation was served by a number of honourable monk priests, among whom were:-
  • Fr Arshelawis El Makary
  • Fr Karas El Anba Bishoy
  • Fr Makar El Anba Bishoy  

Our current priest Fr Shishoy El Anthony started his service in St Athanasius Church in 2007.

 

The current church building was acquired in November 2007 and renovation commenced to transfer the building from a social club to a place of worship.  The renovation work is yet to be completed according to the traditional coptic architecture.

 
St Athanasius Church is now serving a wider community all over the region of East Anglia.  We ask the Lord Jesus Christ to bless our church and make it a shining spritual example and a beacon in this world, for the glorification of his Holy Name.
 

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