The Coptic Orthodox Church in Malaysia is an Oriental Orthodox Christian church in Malaysia. It comes under the episcopal jurisdiction of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney and its Affiliated Regions, a diocese of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.

The Coptic Orthodox Church in Malaysia currently has only one organised community in Malacca known as the St. Mary & St. Mark Church served by Fr. Joseph Sim, who was ordained on 15 March 2008.[1]

The Coptic Orthodox Church in Malaysia is an affiliate member of the Council of Churches of Malaysia.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Announcement: Ordination of New Priests". Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney and its Affiliated Regions Website. 20 March 2008. Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
  2. ↑ "Associate & Affiliate Members". Council of Churches of Malaysia Website. Archived from the original on 15 January 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2010.


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