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To understand the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt—one of the oldest continuous Christian communities in the world—one must understand Saint Mark the Apostle. Historically recognized as the author of the second Gospel and ecclesiastically honored as the First Pope of Alexandria, Saint Mark serves as the historic bridge between the Apostolic age and the continent of Africa. I. Identity, Family, and the First Christian Church Saint Mark—whose Jewish name was John and whose Roman

Answer “Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” Revelation 3:11 This commandment resounds loudly in the ears of our Coptic Orthodox Church. We are deeply concerned for the crown prepared for each one of us in eternity. Therefore, our glorious Church preserves what she has—faith, prayer, praise, and profound spiritual struggle—so that we may receive the unconquerable crowns of grace on the Last Day. Some may ask: Does not every c

Christ’s Testimony About Himself During the trial of Christ, Saint Mark the Evangelist writes: “But He kept silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, ‘Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?’ Jesus said, ‘I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.’ Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, ‘What further need do we have of witnesses? You have heard the blasphem