In 1991 the first Coptic Orthodox Diocese to be established in the United Kingdom, and one of the first in the diaspora, was the Diocese of the Midlands, UK (although at the time known as the Diocese of Birmingham).[1]Pope Shenouda III appointed Bishop Missael (who was at the time a General Bishop) to oversee this Diocese, which he has continued to do to this day.
The Diocese is headquartered at St. Mary & St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Centre in Birmingham where the bishop also resides.
The seal of the Diocese depicts a crucifix and fish based on the ancient 4th-5th century limestone Coptic engraving currently situated in the Louvre Museum, France.
Regions in the United Kingdom that fall under the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, UK.[2] are as follows:
Before becoming Bishop of the Diocese, Bishop Missael consecrated St. Mary & St. Antony's Coptic Church in 1985, and established the Coptic Orthodox Centre in Birmingham in 1989.[3] These later formed part of the early Diocese.
The Diocese was the first Diocese under the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate to be established in the United Kingdom and one of the first in all the lands of immigration (Europe, America, Australia). Following its establishment by Pope Shenouda III, the Diocese of Ireland, Scotland and North East England (Bishop Antony) was formed and Bishop Angaelos was ordained a general bishop over Stevenage in 1995 and 1999 respectively.[6] Thus, Bishop Missael became the first permanent Coptic Orthodoxbishop to serve the United Kingdom.
Other Clergyedit
As of 2018[update] the diocese has nine priests.[7] In order of their appointment:
^"The 30th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III".
^"About the Diocese • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K."
^. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
^"H.G. Bishop Missael • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K."
^"About the Diocese • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K."
^"The 30th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III".
^"Clergy Directory • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K."
^"Ordinations in Birmingham 22nd November 2015 • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K." 22 November 2015.
External linksedit
Official website of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.
January 01, 1970
coptic, orthodox, diocese, midlands, under, care, bishop, missael, contents, background, foundation, bishop, missael, other, clergy, churches, missions, also, references, external, linksbackground, foundation, edit, nbsp, ukin, 1991, first, coptic, orthodox, d. The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands UK is under the care of Bishop Missael Contents 1 Background and Foundation 2 Bishop Missael 3 Other Clergy 4 Churches and Missions 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksBackground and Foundation edit nbsp Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands UKIn 1991 the first Coptic Orthodox Diocese to be established in the United Kingdom and one of the first in the diaspora was the Diocese of the Midlands UK although at the time known as the Diocese of Birmingham 1 Pope Shenouda III appointed Bishop Missael who was at the time a General Bishop to oversee this Diocese which he has continued to do to this day The Diocese is headquartered at St Mary amp St Mark s Coptic Orthodox Centre in Birmingham where the bishop also resides The seal of the Diocese depicts a crucifix and fish based on the ancient 4th 5th century limestone Coptic engraving currently situated in the Louvre Museum France Regions in the United Kingdom that fall under the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands UK 2 are as follows Cheshire Cumbria Derbyshire Gloucestershire Greater Manchester Herefordshire Lancashire Leicestershire Lincolnshire Merseyside Northamptonshire North Wales Nottinghamshire Oxfordshire Rutland Staffordshire Shropshire Warwickshire West Midlands WorcestershireBishop Missael edit nbsp Bishop MissaelBefore becoming Bishop of the Diocese Bishop Missael consecrated St Mary amp St Antony s Coptic Church in 1985 and established the Coptic Orthodox Centre in Birmingham in 1989 3 These later formed part of the early Diocese On 26 May 1991 Bishop Missael was consecrated as Bishop of the Diocese of Birmingham by Pope Shenouda III 4 In 2006 the Diocese was renamed the Diocese of the Midlands in the United Kingdom 5 The Diocese was the first Diocese under the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate to be established in the United Kingdom and one of the first in all the lands of immigration Europe America Australia Following its establishment by Pope Shenouda III the Diocese of Ireland Scotland and North East England Bishop Antony was formed and Bishop Angaelos was ordained a general bishop over Stevenage in 1995 and 1999 respectively 6 Thus Bishop Missael became the first permanent Coptic Orthodox bishop to serve the United Kingdom Other Clergy editAs of 2018 update the diocese has nine priests 7 In order of their appointment Hegumen Fr Youhanna John Hegumen Fr Bishoy Hegumen Fr Peter Hegumen Fr John Hegumen Fr Anthony Hegumen Fr Hedra Fr Peter Farrington Fr George Fr David In 2015 Bishop Missael appointed an Archdeacon in Birmingham to serve St Mary amp Archangel Michael s Cathedral 8 There are also three deacons ordained to assist the bishop and priests Churches and Missions editThe Diocese has 8 Churches and also other missions communities that it serves St Mary amp St Mark s Coptic Orthodox Centre Birmingham St Mary amp Archangel Michael s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral Birmingham St Mary amp St Antony s Coptic Orthodox Church Birmingham St Mary amp St Mina s Coptic Orthodox Church Manchester St Mary amp St George s Coptic Orthodox Church Nottingham St Mary amp St Abaskhyron s Coptic Orthodox Church Llandudno St Mary amp St Cyril s Coptic Orthodox Church Liverpool St Mary amp St Philopater s Coptic Orthodox Church Bolton Community in Central Birmingham Community in Stoke on Trent Community in Leicester Community in Oxford Community in Northampton Community in Derby Community in WorcesterSee also editCoptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church in Europe Coptic Orthodox Church in Britain and Ireland Bishop MissaelReferences edit The 30th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III About the Diocese Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands U K Coptic Orthodox Churches in Birmingham U K Our Churches Archived from the original on 30 June 2016 Retrieved 24 January 2017 H G Bishop Missael Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands U K About the Diocese Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands U K The 30th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III Clergy Directory Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands U K Ordinations in Birmingham 22nd November 2015 Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands U K 22 November 2015 External links editOfficial website of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands U K Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands amp oldid 1217374505, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
