Australia has a large number of Egyptian Christian immigrants, mainly Coptic Orthodox. This immigration mainly started in the late 1960s Christ - Coptic Art Coptic Orthodox Christianity is the indigenous form of Christianity that, according to tradition, the apostle Mark established in Egypt in the middle of the 1st century AD (approximately AD 60). ...

The Coptic Orthodox congregations in Australia are served by two Coptic Orthodox Dioceses with over 50 parishes, two Monasteries, two Theological Colleges and five schools. The Coptic Church is a member of National Council of Churches in Australia. Christ - Coptic Art Coptic Orthodox Christianity is the indigenous form of Christianity that, according to tradition, the apostle Mark established in Egypt in the middle of the 1st century AD (approximately AD 60). ... The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) is an ecumenical organisation bringing together a number of Australias Christian churches in dialogue and practical cooperation. ...

Diocese of Melbourne, West and South Australia, New Zealand and All Oceania

Whose Hierarch is His Grace Suriel, Bishop of the Holy Diocese of Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), Tasmania, ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, New Zealand and All Oceania. The following is a list of the churches under the Diocese: This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre. ... VIC redirects here. ... Slogan or Nickname: Island of Inspiration; The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product... Capital Canberra Government Constitutional monarchy Administrator none Chief Minister Jon Stanhope (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 2  - Senate seats 2 Gross Territorial Product (2006)  - Product ($m)  $19,167 (6th)  - Product per capita  $57,303/person (1st) Population (End of November 2006)  - Population  333,667 (7th)  - Density  137. ... For the song, see South Australia (song). ... Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State or the Golden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2005-06)  - Product ($m)  $107,910 (4th)  - Product per capita  $53,134/person... For other uses, see Oceania (disambiguation). ...

Diocese of Melbourne Headquarters & St Athanasius Church Donvale, VIC

Archangel Michael & St. Anthony Oakleigh, VIC

St. Bishoy & St. Shenouda Bulleen, VIC

St. George St. Albans, VIC

St. Mark Preston, VIC

St. Mary Kensington, VIC

St. Mary & St. Mercurius Abu Sefein Coolaroo, VIC

St. Mina & St. Marina Hallam, VIC

St. Verena Coptic Mission Church Melbourne, VIC

St. Mark Kaleen, ACT

St. Mary & St. Bishoy Cowandilla, SA

St. Mark & St. George Wanneroo, WA

St. Mary & Archangel Michael East Victoria Park, WA

St. Demiana & St. Abraam Newstead, TAS

St. Mark Auckland, NZ

St. Mary & St Athanasius Christchurch, NZ

Archangel Michael Dunedin, NZ

St. Mark Suva, Fiji

St. Mary Tavenui, Fiji

St. Antony & St. Athanasius Pacific Harbour, Fiji

Monastery of St Anthony, Heathcote, Victoria

The Monastery is situated on 150 Acres of land. It is the first Coptic Monastery to be established in Australia. The monastery is currently under the direct jurisdiction of His Grace Bishop Suriel, Bishop of the Diocese of Melbourne & Affiliated regions. The Abbot of the monastery is the Bishop of the Diocese. There are a total of 4 monks who live and worship in the monastery.

Diocese of Sydney, New South Wales, Queesland, Northern Territory and All East Asia

Whose Hierarch is His Grace Daniel, Bishop of the Holy Diocese of Sydney, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and All East Asia. The following is a list of the churches under the Diocese: This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... NSW redirects here. ... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... For similar terms, see Northern Territories (disambiguation) Slogan or Nickname: The Territory, The NT, The Top End Motto(s): none Other Australian states and territories Capital Darwin Government Constitutional monarchy Administrator Ted Egan Chief Minister Clare Martin (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 2  - Senate seats 2 Gross Territorial Product (2004... East Asia Geographic East Asia. ...

St. Mary & St. Mina Cathedral Bexley, NSW [1]

Anba Abraam & Pope Shenouda Coptic Centre Long Point, NSW

Anba Abraam & Fr. Mikhail El-Behery Peakhurst, NSW

Archangel Michael & St Bishoy Mt Druitt, NSW[2]

St. Antonious & St. Paula Guildford, NSW

St. Barbara & Abba Nofer the Hermit Campbelltown, NSW

St. George Kensington, NSW

St. George & Prince Tadros Liverpool, NSW

St. Demiana & St. Athanasius Punchbowl, NSW[3]

St. Mark Arncliffe, NSW[4]

St. Mary & St. Mercurius Abu Sefein Rhodes, NSW[5]

St. Mary, St. Pakhomious & St. Shenouda Kirrawee, NSW

St. Mary & St. Sidhom Bishay Dural, NSW

St. Mary & St. Marina Penrith, NSW

St. Paul & St. Ruweis Collaroy, NSW

The Apostles & St Abanoub Blacktown, NSW[6]

St. Mary & St. George Minmi, NSW

St. Mary & St. John the Beloved Wagga Wagga, NSW

St. Maximos & St. Domadios Goulburn, NSW

St. John the Baptist & Elijah the Prophet Dubbo, NSW

St. Mary & St Joseph Calamvale, QLD

St. Mina & St Antonious Helensvale, QLD

The Four Incorporeal Creatures Church Bribie Island, QLD

St Mark & St George Strathpine, QLD

St. Mary & St Antonious Monastery (under establishment) Beaudesert, QLD

St. Mary, St Moses the Mighty & St Takla Haimanot Darwin, NT

St. George Kagoshima, Japan

St. Mark & St. George Bangkok, Thailand

St. Mark Singapore

St. Thomas Hong Kong

St. Mary & Archangel Michael Guangzhou, China

St. Mary & St. Mark Malacca, Malaysia

Monastery of St Shenouda the Archmandrite, Putty, New South Wales

The monastery is situated on a land of approximately 110 acres (0.45 km²). It is currently under the direct supervision of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. The current Abbot of the monastery is Fr. Daniel El-Antony. There are a total of 5 monks who live and worship in the monastery.

External links

• http://www.melbcopts.org.au - Diocese of Melbourne
• http://www.coptic.org.au - Diocese of Sydney
• http://www.ains.net.au/~johnh - Coptic Orthodox Church of Australia (resource)

See also

• Copts
• Coptic alphabet
• Coptic calendar
• Coptic iconography
• Coptic language
• Coptic music
• Coptic abstinence
• Coptic orphans
• List of Coptic Orthodox Popes of Alexandria
• Patriarch of Alexandria
• Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria
• The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria
• Oriental Orthodoxy
• Coptic Orthodox Church in Europe
• Egypt