Gereja Ortodoks Koptik
Also known as Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, Coptic Church, Egypt Orthodox Church
international Oriental Orthodox Christian church led by the Patriarch of Alexandria on the Holy See of St. Mark
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The Coptic Orthodox Church is an ancient Christian denomination based in Egypt that follows Oriental Orthodox traditions and is led by the Patriarch of Alexandria, claiming spiritual descent from St. Mark. It matters as one of the oldest Christian communities in the world and a significant religious institution for millions of Coptic Christians, particularly in Egypt and diaspora communities worldwide.
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- copticorthodox.church/en
- Image
- CairoAbbasiyaMarkEntrance.jpg
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- inception
- 0042-00-00
- native label
- Ϯⲉⲕ̀ⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ̀ⲛⲣⲉⲙ̀ⲛⲭⲏⲙⲓ ⲛⲟⲣⲑⲟⲇⲟⲝⲟⲥ
- Commons category
- Coptic Orthodox Church
- Commons gallery
- Coptic Orthodox Church
- OpenStreetMap tag
- denomination=coptic_orthodox
- member count
- 22000000
- social media followers
- 25800