St. Mary – Pittsburgh, PA

+ The idea of forming a church community began in 1970 when a group of young people and their families in Pittsburgh sought spiritual guidance.

+ The first liturgy in the city was held in 1970 at the home of Dr. Charlie El Gawhary, attended by about 10 individuals.

+ The first liturgy in the new church took place on April 2, 1982, in memory of the appearance of the Virgin Mary at the Church of Zeitoun in Cairo. It was held in the church named after the Virgin Mary, located at 300 Maplewood Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003.

+ Priests Who Served:
– Father Youhanna El-Samouéli was the first full-time priest.
– Father Bishoy Mikhail served as a permanent priest from 1987.
– Father Daniel Nakhla, ordained by His Grace Bishop Karas in 2018

+ The current church, located at 995 Melrose Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003, was purchased in 2006 from a Catholic church. The first liturgy was held there on August 22, 2006.

+ The ancient church was consecrated by His Holiness Pope Shenouda in 1989.

+ The new church was inaugurated by His Holiness Pope Shenouda on February 6, 2007

Priests of the Church:

Fr. Bishoy Mikhail

Fr. Daniel Nakhla