Netherlands Coptic Diocese Marks 41 Years Since Founding of First Church

The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Netherlands celebrated the 41st anniversary of the founding of the country’s first Coptic church, the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary in Amsterdam.

The anniversary marks a milestone in the history of the Coptic Orthodox community in the Netherlands, with the cathedral at the heart of the commemoration.

Located in the Dutch capital, the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary holds a place in that history as the community’s first church in the country.

The diocesan celebration honoured the cathedral’s founding and a Coptic church presence in the Netherlands that now spans more than four decades.