St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Washington DC

06/02/2026

Every person has been given a gift by God, and the beauty of the Body of Christ is that no two gifts look the same.

The danger is not that we lack gifts. The danger is spending so much time wishing we had someone else’s that we never develop our own.

You were not created to be a copy. You were created to become the fullest version of who God made you to be. As Scripture says, “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10).

Stop comparing. Start becoming.

05/28/2026

🔥 The very first Coptic Orthodox Answers LIVE event is here!

Join us on June 6th for an unforgettable afternoon of faith, conversation, laughter, and community as Coptic Orthodox Answers comes OFF the screen and ONTO the stage.

Featuring:
• Fr. Gabriel Wissa
• Fr. Anthony Mourad
• Paul Mikhail

Whether you’ve followed COA for years or are just discovering it, this is your chance to experience it live and in person with powerful discussions, real questions, authentic fellowship, and an atmosphere full of energy and inspiration.

Bring your friends, your questions, and your love for the faith. This is more than an event — it’s a moment for our community.

🎟️ Even if you can’t attend, consider buying a ticket anyway to support the mission and future events like this!

Don’t miss the FIRST EVER COA Live Event!

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate not only mothers, but every woman who nurtures, encourages, comforts, and helps carry this congregation with love and faith. Your presence is a blessing, and your work never goes unnoticed.

Special thanks to the coffee ministry for bringing Light & Life, love, kindness, and caffiene to our congregation each week! Your warm smiles and servant hearts help create fellowship and connection in such a meaningful way. We appreciate all that you do! ☕💐

05/05/2026

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Come through, bring a friend, and be part of it.

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

Save the date! Don’t miss out!!

Something exciting is coming… 👀

Join us at the upcoming COA Event! We’ll have a special merch table featuring exclusive COA items, along with a curated selection of books and icons available for you to explore and take home.

Fr. Anthony, Fr. Gabriel, and Paul are especially excited to meet everyone and spend time connecting with you!

Stay tuned for more details, you won’t want to miss it ✨

04/11/2026

O Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the name of salvation, who according to the multitude of His mercy, descended into Hades and destroyed the power of death.

You are the King of the ages, the Immortal, the Everlasting, the Logos of God who is above all, the Shepherd of the rational sheep, the High Priest of the good things to come, who ascended into the heavens and has become higher than the heavens.

- Fraction to the Son of Joyous Saturday

04/09/2026

We don’t fall into sin overnight.
We rename it.
We justify it.
We make it reasonable.

“Just this once.”
“It’s not that serious.”
“God understands.”

And slowly… we start calling darkness light.

Judas didn’t betray Christ in a moment.
He lived in small compromises until betrayal felt normal.

Be careful what you’re excusing.
Because what you tolerate… you eventually become.

04/08/2026

We’re not destroyed by sin first…
we’re destroyed by delay.

The foolish virgins didn’t say “no” to God
they just said “not today.”

“Tomorrow I’ll repent.”
“Tomorrow I’ll change.”
“Tomorrow I’ll take it seriously.”

And tomorrow… keeps moving.

That’s the deception.
Not rebellion… delay.

You don’t need more time.
You need a decision.

Today matters. Right now matters.
Because the biggest lie the enemy tells is:
👉 “You still have time.”

04/07/2026

Are you lacking anything?

Don’t rush to fill it.
Don’t distract yourself from it.
Bring it before the Holy Spirit.

This Holy Week, He will show you exactly what Christ wants to teach you.
Not generally. Personally.

So slow down.
Listen closely.
Every prophecy. Every psalm. Every Gospel.

As the deacons read… heaven is speaking.
The question is: are you listening?