Official seal of the Coptic Melitian Apostolic Church, with cross, palms, and the Archdiocese of Lycopolis inscription

The Church of the Martyrs

Coptic Melitian
Apostolic Church

One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church

Our Faith

The Nicene Creed

Truly we believe in one God, God the Father, the Pantocrator.

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Truly we believe in one God, God the Father, the Pantocrator, Creator of heaven and earth, and all things seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created; of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made.

Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and of the Virgin Mary, and became man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried. And on the third day He rose from the dead, according to the Scriptures. He ascended into the heavens; He sits at the right hand of His Father. And He is coming again in His glory to judge the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end.

Yes, we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets.

And in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church, we confess one baptism for the remission of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the coming age. Amen.

Our Confession of Christ

We reject Arianism and confess Jesus Christ as true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one essence with the Father. We carry forward Melitius’s witness, honor the martyrs, and remain steadfast in fidelity to Christ.

Our Story

The Church of the Martyrs

From the Christians of ancient Egypt to our life today, discover the story of Melitius of Lycopolis, the Holy Mysteries, and a Church seeking to be reverent in worship and welcoming in love.

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A Word from Your Pastor

You are welcome here.

“If you are looking for Christ, I want you to know that you are welcome here.”

A personal letter to those seeking Christ, returning to the Church, or beginning again.

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A Blessing and a Calling

“Blessed be Egypt, My people.”

— Isaiah 19:25

The Coptic Melitian Apostolic Church embraces this calling through faith in Jesus Christ, the life of the sacraments, and love of neighbor. We seek to make His love visible: welcoming the stranger, caring for those who suffer, and bringing people together in Him. We receive God’s blessing as a calling to become a blessing to others.

The Liturgical Year

Feasts & Name Days

Explore the church year, discover commemorations, and find the name days of the saints.

Our liturgical calendar is in development as we establish the observances of the Coptic Melitian Apostolic Church.

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