Due to the current state of this global pandemic, all non-liturgical services have been suspended in the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. This includes all Friday night services, and Saturday night Sunday School and Hymns Classes.
Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate – The Church of Alexandria
St. Mary & St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church
Reaching out to Somerset and Hunterdon Counties in NJ
St. Mary & St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church
Reaching out to Somerset and Hunterdon Counties in NJ
Posts by Nader Iskander (Page 2)
Good Morning Beloved, His Grace Bishop David is holding a conference call noontime today with all the NJ clergy. It is anticipated that similar measures we’ve read other religious groups are practicing will be implemented to do our part to thwart any potential spreading of the corona virus. Of those measures, cancellation of all meeting such as the adult ministries, youth meeting and…
When the Sunday for the Feast of the Resurrection is determined, the Sunday before that is declared Hosanna Sunday. Then, the Church sets aside the seven weeks prior and the seven weeks after. The week in the middle is the Paschal Week of our Savior. The seven weeks prior are a part of the Great Fast. The seven weeks after are the…
We thank our Lord for having brought us to this holy season once more, in which the Church guides us in giving many types of offerings unto God our Father, advancing ourselves to become a better reflection of our Savior and a finer tool for His work.The Holy Spirit has guided the Church in designing these holy days for us, that when…
Jonah/Nineveh Fast is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, February 22-24. This fast holds two purposes: 1. Preparation for the Great Fast (Lent) which always starts two weeks later. 2. That it sets the spirit of the Great Fast… repentance, pleading in prayer, strictness, and self-discipline. This fast follows the same practices of the Great Fast – No fish and longer abstaining hours (by…
Parents, please be mindful of teaching your children to sit with you all throughout the Liturgy.
Please be attentive to the Church’s teaching on attending Liturgy early and partaking of the Holy Eucharist.
Please be mindful of all the posted signs Please note that when leaving out of the driveway, we must make a right turn only on US Hwy. 206. Within the driveway, it’s one way only when going around the church.
Please be mindful of the Church’s teaching on proper clothing to be worn in a church, especially on the day of the Lord, Sunday. • General Rule: More Fabric=More Respect; Less Fabric=Less Respect • Children are to follow SAME dress code as the adults as a process of learning & training • Gentlemen – No shorts, blue jeans, or short sleeves. No…