JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 1 marks Global Coptic Day, a worldwide celebration of the rich history and enduring faith of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The day commemorates the Holy Family’s biblical journey to Egypt, where Christianity took root as early as the first century through the work of St. Mark the Apostle.
“He came to the city of Alexandria, it was full of philosophers and the Library of Alexandria. And he came to bring the good news of the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Father Younan, Senior Priest at St. Demiana Church, said.
According to historians, St. Mark established the Church in Alexandria around 42 A.D., making it one of the oldest Christian communities in the world…