Bishop Angaelos

Bishop Angaelos

HG Bishop Angaelos is a General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom, the ancient church of Egypt founded by Saint Mark the Apostle around 55 AD and the largest Christian denomination in the Middle East. His Grace was born in Cairo, Egypt and emigrated with his family to Australia; he spent his childhood and early life there, obtained his Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science, Philosophy and Sociology, and went on to postgraduate studies in law whilst working in the same field. He returned to Egypt in 1990 to join the monastery of Saint Bishoy in Wadi-El-Natroun where he was subsequently consecrated a monk by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and served as Papal secretary to His Holiness until 1995, when he was delegated by His Holiness to serve as a parish priest in the United Kingdom, while at the same time paying particular attention to youth ministry.

In 1999 His Grace was consecrated as General Bishop whereupon he has continued to expand his ministry in and for the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom.

He travels extensively around the world lecturing to Coptic youth at various youth conventions and conferences.

Read more about Bishop Angaelos:  Official Representation

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