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GeneralThe [[Coptic]] Orthodox Church of Japan (in Japanese: 日本コプト正教会) was first established by His Grace Bishop Daniel since 2004.[http://www.coptic.org.au/resources/decree%207%20-%20Singapore%20&%20Japan.PDF]. H.G. Bishop Daniel is the Coptic Orthodox Bishop of the Diocese of Sydney and Affiliated Regions, including Asia. H.G. Bishop Daniel appointed the first serving Coptic priest in Japan, who served St. George Coptic Orthodox church of Japan.
Father Thomas Kanazaki (Japanese born Coptic priest) has been appointed to be On July 18th, 2016, the first serving Coptic priest Orthodox church building in Japanwas officially established by the Diocese of Sydney and affiliated region, serving in Kizugawa city, in Kyoto prefecture (western part of Japan). It was named [http://www.japancopticchurch.org St. [[Marytr George|George]] Mary & St. Mark Coptic Orthodox [[Churchchurch]], Japan, the first [[altar]] for the . The Coptic Orthodox Church church in this countryJapan is an official member of JCCC (Japan Confederation of Christian Churches).
Orthodox == '''''What 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) Coptic?''''' ==
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?
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The first Coptic Orthodox holy liturgy was held in Kobe City, Japan falls under the [[Coptic]] [[jurisdiction]] served in May 2004 by H.G. Bishop Daniel . Other areas were Coptic Orthodox holy liturgies were held were Osaka, Kagoshima (south of Sydney Japan), Tokyo (captial city of Japan) and affiliated regions since 2002 [http://www.coptic.org.au/resources/decree%207%20-%20Singapore%20&%20Japan.PDF]Tottori (western part of Japan).
== '''''What is Coptic Orthodoxchurch? ''''' ==The Coptic Orthodox church is a church from the first century founded in Egypt from the Apostle, Saint 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 mission 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.
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.
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==Related links==
* [http://www.copticjapanjapancopticchurch.ecnet.jp org Official website Website of St. George Mary & St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of , Kyoto, Japan]* [http://www.coptic.org.au/modules/news/index.php?storytopic=4 Japan section at the Web site of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney & its Affiliated Regions]
* [http://www.h2.dion.ne.jp/~coptic/ The Coptic Circle - Japan]
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