Arncliffe, NSW - St Mark's Coptic Orthodox
Year Built: 1906
Denomination: Copic Orthodox
Address: 72 Wollongong Road, Arncliffe, New South Wales, 2205
Previous Denomination: Uniting
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Gweagal, Bidjigal and Cadigal people
Last Updated: 14/03/2024
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History and Architecture:
A Foundation stone reads, This memorial stone was laid by Mrs Marian Davies July 21 1906. A further Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone was laid by His Excellency Admiral Sir Harry Rawson GG3 Governor of NSW July 21 1906".
A further foundation stone reads "The God of heaven, He will prosper us therefore we his servants will rise and build Neh 2:20 This Foundation Stone of St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral was laid down by his Holiness the Pontiff Pope Abba Shenouda III Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of The See of St Mark and the Coptic Church World Wide 16th of Baramouda 1696 St Mark's Day 8th May 1980".
Clergy:
This list may not contain every serving cleric, past or present, for this church.
Further submissions welcomed.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 - | Father Augustinos Nada | |||
| 2003 - | Father Jonathan Ishak | |||
| 2012 - | Father Mark Basliy | |||
| 2016 - | Father Elijah Iskander | |||
| 2016 - | Father David Shehata | |||
| 2016 - | Father Anthony Sharkawi | |||
| 2023 - | Father Jacob Magdy | |||
| 2024 - | Father Michael Fanous |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Church website.