A Part of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Our Shepherds
His Holiness
Pope Tawadros II
His Holiness was enthroned as the 118th Pope of Alexandria and Pope of the See of St. Mark on November 18, 2012, at the Cathedral of St. Rueiss in Abbassiya, Cairo.
The enthronement was presided by H.E. Metropolitan Pakhomious of Beheira, other metropolitans, and bishops of the Coptic church and was attended by many delegates of Christian Churches.
We pray that the Lord will bless our beloved shepherd, H.H. Pope Tawadros II, protect him, and preserve his life and services for his children all over the world.
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Father
Angelos Faltas
Fr. Angelos Faltas was ordained a priest by
His Grace Bishop Thomas, Bishop of El-Qussia and Mair Diocese in Upper Egypt, on October 19, 2010.
Fr. Angelos served as the priest in Egypt until December 5, 2017, when H.G. Bishop Youssef asked him to serve within the Southern United States Diocese.
On August 16th, 2022
Our Beloved Father H.E. Metropolitan Youssef initiated the service for St. John the Beloved C.O.C in Smyrna.
H.E. Metropolitan
Youssef
Listening to the call of the Lord Jesus Christ,
His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef entered monastic life in 1986 at the El-Souryan Monastery.
In 1995, His Eminence was enthroned as the first Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States.
In 2022, His Eminence was elevated to the rank of Metropolitan.
May the Lord keep him for us for many years and peaceful times.
Father
Philoxenos Abba Moses
Our Beloved H.E. Metropolitan Youssef chose
Fr. Philoxenos Abba Moses to be the vicar of the central region of the diocese.
We pray that the Lord will continue
blessing his service.
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"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." (Romans 15:7)
Father Angelos Falts, our reverend, warmly welcomes you and your family to Saint John the Beloved Coptic Orthodox Church located in Smyrna, TN.
Our church is a part of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States under the guidance of H.E. Metropolitan Youssef.
Through our website, we are delighted to introduce you to the same worship and fellowship that is expressed in the life of our church. Whether you are already a member of our church or considering joining our community, these web pages will provide you with a glimpse of what our church has to offer.
We hope you will enjoy learning more about the Orthodox Church and our community as we continue to grow in faith together. We cordially invite you to join us in worship as we embark on this spiritual journey.
