St. Athanasius Chapel of St. Antonious and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church

St. Athanasius Chapel of St. Antonious and St. Mina is a Coptic Orthodox Church located in Paterson, New Jersey. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria is one of the oldest Christian churches in the world, with origins tracing back to the first century when St. Mark the Apostle preached Christianity in Egypt and became the first Pope of Alexandria. As part of the Oriental Orthodox Churches family, the Coptic church emphasizes the importance of holy sacraments, divine mysteries, Holy Scripture canons, apostolic and Orthodox Creed teachings, and preserving the work of early church fathers and mothers. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria is the largest Christian population in the Middle East, with an estimated 8 to 15 million adherents globally and approximately 1 million in diaspora. There are over 150 Coptic Orthodox Churches in North America.

Address

163 Boiling Springs Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Denomination

Coptic Orthodox

Phone

201-933-2226

Last updated August 2026

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