Pope Kyrillos 6th Coptic Orthodox Church

THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH

Who we are

The Coptic Orthodox Church is one of the most ancient churches in the world, founded in Egypt in the first century by Saint Mark the Apostle and writer of the second Gospel of the New Testament. A conservative church, it has carefully preserved the Orthodox Christian faith in its earliest form. It is a faith that has been passed down through generations, always remaining true to the apostolic doctrines and patterns of worship.

The church’s spiritual approach emphasizes holiness, divine mysteries and fellowship, rooted firmly in the canons of the holy scriptures, the apostolic and orthodox creeds, the teachings of the church fathers and the first three ecumenical councils.

THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, God the Father the Pantocrator who created heaven and earth, and all things seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not created, of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy spirit and the Virgin Mary and became Man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried. And on the third day He rose from the dead, according to the scriptures, ascended to the heavens; He sits at the right hand of his Father, and He is coming again in His glory to judge the living and the dead, Whose kingdom shall have no end.

Yes, we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giver, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets.

And in one holy, catholic and apostolic church. We confess one baptism for the remission of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the coming age. Amen.

What We Believe

Like any other traditional sacramental church, the Sacraments are considered to be sacred actions. The Coptic Church observes seven Sacraments:

Baptism
Chrismation
Repentance and Confession
The Eucharist
Unction of the Sick
Matrimony
Priesthood/Holy Orders

In Eucharistic liturgy, the faithful gather in union to pray, and to partake of the Eucharist, believed to be the body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. A musical composition dating back to the Pharaonic Era is used. The three divine liturgies celebrated in the church today are those of Saint Basil, Saint Gregory, and Saint Cyril all based on what Saint Mark used in the first century.

Our Clergy

H.G. Bishop Mina

Fr. Kyrillos Said

Diocesan Bishop of Mississauga, Vancouver and surrounding cities, towns and villages.

May the Lord keep the life of our honoured father, Pope Tawadros II and his partner in the apostolic service, H.G. Bishop Mina for many peaceful years.

Fr. Kyrillos Said

Serving Priest at Pope Kyrillos 6th Coptic Orthodox Church, Vancouver Island

About Us

THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH

Who we are

THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH

The Nicene Creed

What We Believe

Our Clergy

H.G. Bishop Mina

Fr. Kyrillos Said

Fr. Kyrillos Said

Fr. Kyrillos Said

Fr. Kyrillos Said

Fr. Kyrillos Said

Fr. Moussa Ghaly

Fr. Kyrillos Said

Fr. Moussa Ghaly