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Father Thomas Kanazaki (Japanese born Coptic priest) has been appointed to be the first serving Coptic priest in Japan, serving St. [[Marytr George|George]] Coptic Orthodox [[Church]], Japan, the first [[altar]] for the Coptic Orthodox Church in this country. | Father Thomas Kanazaki (Japanese born Coptic priest) has been appointed to be the first serving Coptic priest in Japan, serving St. [[Marytr George|George]] Coptic Orthodox [[Church]], Japan, the first [[altar]] for the Coptic Orthodox Church in this country. | ||
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== '''''What is Orthodox?''''' == | == '''''What is Orthodox?''''' == | ||
Revision as of 04:36, September 30, 2009
General
Japan falls under the Coptic jurisdiction served by H.G. Bishop Daniel of Sydney and affiliated regions since 2002 [1].
Father Thomas Kanazaki (Japanese born Coptic priest) has been appointed to be the first serving Coptic priest in Japan, serving St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Japan, the first altar for the Coptic Orthodox Church in this country.
What is Orthodox?
Orthodox is a church established by the Apostles of Jesus Christ in the first century. The Orthodox Church has never changed their teachings, the traditions and prayers taught directly from the Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. They have kept their traditions till this present day. The mass is centered on the holy Eucharist of the Lord Jesus Christ. The mass is filled with prayers, holiness, praises of the Holy Body and Blood of the crucified Jesus Christ, “that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
What is Coptic Orthodox church?
The Coptic Orthodox church is a church from the first century founded in Egypt from the Apostle, St. Mark (the writer of the Gospel of Mark). St. Mark witnessed and experienced the Lord Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection and accession. He then later traveled to Egypt as part of his missionary to testify the Truth. The Saint preached the truth of the One and only God and the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many Egyptians in those days, did not know about the true God, they worshipped idols and many lifeless gods. Many miracles were performed through St. Mark which had proved to the Egyptians that the Lord Jesus Christ was the Saviour and the true God. Many Egyptians became Christians and are known as Copts till this present day. St. Mark was martyred by the Roman Emperor in AD68. . However, that was not the end of the Coptic Orthodox church it was just the beginning of a strong faith that God has been continuing for 21 centuries.
What is Coptic?
Coptic is an old Egyptian language spoken before Arabic was enforced in Egypt . The Coptic Orthodox Church maintained the Coptic language through its hymns and liturgy.
