St. Athanasius American Coptic Orthodox Church

St. Athanasius American Coptic Orthodox Church Our commitment is:

1. To be Christ centered – in every action, service, activity, and event
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The mission of this family-oriented parish is to serve English-speaking Copts and converts to Coptic Orthodox Christianity by offering services primarily in English while preserving the beauty of Coptic hymnody. By God’s Hand, we strive for an organized and thriving church that will nurture a sense of fellowship within its congregation and focus on raising its youth with diligence so that future g

enerations may understand and fully appreciate the beauty of the Holy Mysteries and enjoy an intimate relationship with God. To actively live our faith within the church and within the community
3. To create an environment for spiritual growth in prayer, the Holy Scripture, and the Orthodox faith
4. To foster love, acceptance, support for all individuals through service to one another and the community

✨ A Historic Resurrection Feast at St. Athanasius Church ✨By God’s grace, we are profoundly honored to announce that H.E...
02/19/2026

✨ A Historic Resurrection Feast at St. Athanasius Church ✨

By God’s grace, we are profoundly honored to announce that H.E. Metropolitan Youssef will be with us to pray the Resurrection Feast Eve Liturgy on Friday, April 11th — a truly historic and blessed moment in the life of our parish.

His Eminence will also join us on Saturday, April 12th for our Resurrection Feast Day BBQ & Fun Day Celebration, as we gather in joy, fellowship, and thanksgiving for the glorious Resurrection of our Lord.

📅 SAVE THE DATE
April 11th & April 12th

Come witness, worship, and celebrate this extraordinary Historic event with us. God bless!!

🌾 St. Athanasius Food Bank Ministry – Launch Day! 🌾With grateful hearts, St. Athanasius American Coptic Orthodox Church ...
01/31/2026

🌾 St. Athanasius Food Bank Ministry – Launch Day! 🌾

With grateful hearts, St. Athanasius American Coptic Orthodox Church is excited to announce the launch of our first Food Bank Ministry. This ministry is an expression of Christ’s love in action—serving our neighbors, supporting families in need, and reminding every person who walks through our doors that they are seen, valued, and loved.

Whether you are coming to receive support, to volunteer, or to donate, we invite you to be part of this work of mercy as we serve one another in humility and compassion. All are welcome to come and receive a food box today from 6 to 7pm.

“For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink.”
(Matthew 25:35)

🙏 May this ministry be a blessing to our community and a witness to God’s love through service.

Dear beloved, we are starting a Giving Tuesday campaign to raise funds for our St. Gregory Academy. Here are reasons to ...
11/20/2025

Dear beloved, we are starting a Giving Tuesday campaign to raise funds for our St. Gregory Academy. Here are reasons to donate for this wonderful initiative. Every donation helps us get closer to opening the doors of St. Gregory Academy. Let us continue to pray for this project. If you would like to take the blessing of donating, please use the below link. God bless. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/st-gregory-academy-giving-tuesday-2

Veterans Day Message On Tuesday, November 11th we pause to honor the men and women who have served our country with cour...
11/08/2025

Veterans Day Message

On Tuesday, November 11th we pause to honor the men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and love. Their willingness to stand in defense of others reminds us of our Lord’s own words:

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” – John 15:13

As we remember our veterans, let us give thanks to God for their dedication and pray for His continued peace and comfort upon them and their families. May their service inspire us all to live lives of gratitude, faith, and sacrificial love.

May the Lord bless our veterans and keep them in His grace always.

Let us come together as one family in Christ on Sunday, November 16 at 2:30 PM to share a joyful Thanksgiving meal, give...
11/01/2025

Let us come together as one family in Christ on Sunday, November 16 at 2:30 PM to share a joyful Thanksgiving meal, give thanks to God for His endless blessings, and celebrate the love and unity that make our church a true home.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1

We look forward to celebrating this special day all together !
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DA8A82AA3F94-59879040-thanksgiving

✨ “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” – Psalm 127 : 1⠀At St. Gregory Academy, our visio...
11/01/2025

✨ “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” – Psalm 127 : 1
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At St. Gregory Academy, our vision is to build a place where young hearts are formed in faith, wisdom, and joy. 💛
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With your prayers and support, we can reach our $250,000 goal and bring this vision to life — creating an orthodox Christ-centered preschool where every child grows in God’s light. 🌿
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💒 A ministry of St. Athanasius American Coptic Orthodox Church
🌐 www.StAthanasiusOrlando.org
🙏 Donation link
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-saint-gregory-academy

✨ “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” – Psalm 127 : 1⠀At St. Gregory Academy, our visio...
10/28/2025

✨ “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” – Psalm 127 : 1
⠀
At St. Gregory Academy, our vision is to build a place where young hearts are formed in faith, wisdom, and joy. 💛
⠀
With your prayers and support, we can reach our $250,000 goal and bring this vision to life — creating an orthodox Christ-centered preschool where every child grows in God’s light. 🌿
⠀
💒 A ministry of St. Athanasius American Coptic Orthodox Church
🌐 www.StAthanasiusOrlando.org
🙏 Donation link in bio
⠀

We’re thrilled to share that the first steps toward our preschool dream have already begun — flooring work is now underw...
10/25/2025

We’re thrilled to share that the first steps toward our preschool dream have already begun — flooring work is now underway in the preschool building! It’s such a joy to see this vision starting to take shape.
Thank you for your love, generosity, and prayers. May God bless you abundantly! ❤️

If you’d like to take the blessing of donating toward this project, please use the link in the Bio.

St.Gregory Preschool Project Update – Your Support is NeededWe’re so excited to share some wonderful news — the church b...
10/24/2025

St.Gregory Preschool Project Update – Your Support is Needed

We’re so excited to share some wonderful news — the church board has officially signed the contract to begin engineering services for our future preschool with ! This is a major milestone, and we thank God for guiding us this far.

Now, we kindly ask for your support to help bring this dream to life. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us get closer to creating a place where children can learn, play, and grow in a safe, loving, and faith-filled environment.

Please keep this project in your prayers.
God bless you all! ❤️

If you would like to take the blessing of donating towards this initiative, please use this link in the bio.

Please see this week’s liturgical schedule. For our full church google calendar, please see the link in our bio.
08/01/2025

Please see this week’s liturgical schedule. For our full church google calendar, please see the link in our bio.

Brothers and sisters! We’re Moving from Breeze to Zeffy! Donation link found in our IG Bio!Our church has been using Bre...
08/01/2025

Brothers and sisters!
We’re Moving from Breeze to Zeffy! Donation link found in our IG Bio!

Our church has been using Breeze, an online giving and church management platform, to process donations. We’re now transitioning to Zeffy, a new and improved donation tool designed specifically for nonprofits.

Why Zeffy?
• No fees: Unlike most platforms, Zeffy doesn’t take a cut — 100% of your gift goes directly to the church.
• Automatic tax receipts: Zeffy instantly generates receipts, saving everyone time at year‑end.

Next Steps:
• Our church website will soon be updated with the new Zeffy donation link (replacing Breeze).
• If you have a recurring monthly donation set up in Breeze, please cancel it there and recreate it on Zeffy. Donation link is found in our Bio!

For now, the two best ways to donate are:
• Zeffy (our new, fee‑free platform)
• Zelle using this email: [[email protected]]

Thank you for your generosity — your support helps us continue our mission!

Address

601 East Airport Boulevard
Sanford, FL
32773

Telephone

+17132056252

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