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The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America

2018 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BOULEVARD, New York City, NY 10027

About The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America


The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America is a Orthodox parish located at 2018 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BOULEVARD, New York City, NY, 10027. The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America was founded in 42. The The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America parish office answers at +12127490093.

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Coptic Orthodox Church

The Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, is an Oriental Orthodox Christian church based in Egypt. The head of the church and the See of Alexandria is the pope of Alexandria on the Holy Apostolic See of Saint Mark, who also carries the title of Father of fathers, Shepherd of shepherds, Ecumenical Judge and the 13th among the Apostles. The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church is the pope, also referred to as the Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark. The current pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church is Pope Tawadros II. The See of Alexandria is titular. The Coptic pope pres...

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Where is The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America located?


The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America is located at 2018 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BOULEVARD, New York City, NY, 10027. The building sits at coordinates 40.80640, -73.95053, placing it in New York City, NY 10027.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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The neighborhood around The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America


The ZIP code 10027 area around The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America is home to 65,806 residents with a median household income of $63,125 and a median age of 31.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

65,806 Residents in ZIP 10027
31.4 Median age
$63,125 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America


Orthodox Christians worship through the Divine Liturgy, which traces back to the 4th century and is still sung today.

  • The Liturgy runs 1.5–2 hours. Much of it is sung by the choir; the congregation stands for much of the service.
  • You may see incense, icons, and vestments in vivid colors changed for each liturgical season.
  • Communion is reserved for Orthodox Christians who have prepared through confession and fasting.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Your Sunday at The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America


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The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America by the numbers


1,984 Years of continuous worship since 42

Questions and answers about The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America


What denomination is The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America?
This parish is part of the Orthodox tradition.
Where is The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America located?
The parish is located at 2018 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BOULEVARD, New York City, NY, 10027.
When was The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church of North and South America founded?
Founded in 42.

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