St. Mary & St. Kyrillos – Hatfield, PA

+ Beginning of Church Community:
– Mid-2006: Idea initiated during a Bible study meeting in Hatfield township.
– July 2007: Initial discussions with Rev. Fr. Rafail Youssef.
– August 2, 2007: Approval by 38 families.
– September 2, 2007: Finalized name as St. Mary & St. Kyrillos Coptic Orthodox Church.
– December 3, 2007: Approval meeting with Grace Bishop David at Cedar Grove.

+ On January 5, 2008, the first liturgy was held at the First Baptism Church in Lansdale.

+ Dates of Renting Places for Prayer:
– January 2007 – March 2011: Rented First Baptism Church in Lansdale.
– March 2011 – December 2014: Rented Warehouse at 2880 Bergen Rd N.
– January 2015 – March 2016: Bought small church at 30 E Lincoln Ave, Hatfield.

+ Priests Who Served:
– Fr. Mina Mina from January 5, 2008, till July 25, 2009.
– Fr. Antonious Salib
– Fr. Paula Louka

+ Current Church Construction:
– Construction started in October 2011.
– Groundbreaking ceremony on January 20, 2013, by Grace Bishop David.
– Cornerstone was placed on August 31, 2014, by His Grace Bishop Karas.

Priests of the Church:

Fr. Antonious salib

Fr. Paul Louka