Joint Divine Liturgy Held in Stoke-on-Trent
A joint Divine Liturgy was held at St. Mary and St. John Coptic Orthodox Church in Stoke-on-Trent bringing together clergy and faithful from the Ethiopian and Coptic Orthodox communities.
The delegation of St. Rufael and Abune Echege Yohannes Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Stoke joined Fr. Bishoy Nagiub, Fr. Peter Farrington and the congregation for a shared celebration of the Divine Liturgy. The service reflected the deep spiritual bond between the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo and Coptic Orthodox traditions.
The prayer service was marked by reverence, unity, and mutual respect, highlighting the long-standing historical and theological ties between the two ancient Oriental Orthodox Churches.
Following the Divine Liturgy, constructive discussions were held focusing on future collaboration.
