What we believe

What the Coptic Orthodox Church believes, explained in plain words.

Our faith

An ancient faith, still alive today

The Coptic Orthodox Church began in Egypt in the first century, with the preaching of the Apostle Mark. We follow Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and worship together through the Divine Liturgy — a service prayed in song for nearly two thousand years. You do not need to know anything to begin; everyone is welcome to come, watch, and ask questions.

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The basics

What shapes our life together

You do not need to know anything to begin. Here is what shapes our life together.

Our Faith

We follow Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and believe in the Holy Trinity — one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Our Worship

The Divine Liturgy is how we pray together — ancient words and songs, carried down through the centuries.

Our Sacraments

Sacraments are sacred actions where Christ meets us: baptism, chrismation, and the Eucharist — blessed bread and wine.

Our Tradition

We honour the saints and the Church Fathers, and we fast through the year as a way of making room for God.

Questions about the faith?

Write to us — no question is too basic.