Egyptian heritage in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Welcome to St. Athanasius Chapel of St. Antonious and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, a sacred place of worship nestled in the heart of East Rutherford, New Jersey. Located at 163 Boiling Springs Avenue, our church is a vibrant part of the Coptic Orthodox tradition, one of the oldest branches of Christianity in the world. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria traces its origins back to the first century when St. Mark the Apostle brought the message of Christianity to Egypt, becoming the first Pope of Alexandria. As a proud member of the Oriental Orthodox family, our church is committed to the teachings and traditions that have been preserved through centuries. We emphasize the importance of participating in the holy sacraments, safeguarding the divine mysteries, adhering to the canons of the Holy Scriptures, and upholding the apostolic and Orthodox Creed teachings. Our community is dedicated to preserving the invaluable contributions of the early church fathers and mothers.

Welcome to St. Antonious & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, a sacred place of worship located at 147 Park Avenue, East Rutherford, New Jersey. As part of one of the oldest Christian traditions in the world, our church is deeply rooted in the rich history of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, which traces its origins back to St. Mark the Apostle's mission to Egypt in the first century. Our church is a proud member of the Oriental Orthodox family, emphasizing the importance of participating in holy sacraments, safeguarding divine mysteries, and adhering to the canons of the Holy Scriptures. We are committed to upholding the apostolic and Orthodox Creed teachings while honoring the legacy of the early church fathers and mothers.