Australian Coptic Movement (ACM)

The Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark is known to his people as the Pope of Hope. His Holiness has completed a 10 day visit to Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne as part of his first official visit to Australia.

Located at 285 La Trobe Street, Eporo Tower is a 44-storey building with sweeping curves and a shimmering glass façade creating a stunning new landmark for the city skyline. 

Combining modern facilities with traditional Coptic art, Eporo features walls adorned with Coptic mosaics, icons, woodwork and stained glass windows crafted by world-renowned artists using ancient Egyptian techniques. The media release below from the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne and affiliated regions outlines the concept behind this project. We congratulate H.G Bishop Anba Suriel, Fr Mark Attalla and the many volunteers for this great achievement.  

Suzy Hanna is a regular contributor. Suzy’s background, education and personal interest in Human Rights and Politics have seen her on the front lines of elevating her passions. Suzy has fronted an array of media outlets including SBS Broadcasting and Sky and presented papers at University.  

31 May 2017 – The Hon. Greg Donnelly MLC introduced a motion into the Legislative Council of NSW Parliament on the latest attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt (link below). The motion was carried by all MP’s.

Mr Donnelly has been a great supporter of the Coptic Community in New South Wales and has actively supported our Association since 2010. We thank the Hon. Greg Donnelly and all members of the NSW Upper House for passing this motion condemning the attacks in Egypt and supporting the Coptic Community in New South Wales.

Click on this link to view motion Notice of Motion. Minya. LC

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Yet again, we write with a heavy heart as we witness heart wrenching images on social media of young children and defenceless Copts being buried in mass funerals. The death toll is said to be at 35 or higher. 

26 May 2017 – The Inner-West Council completed it’s demolition of the former St Mary and St Mina Coptic Orthodox Church at Sydenham, Sydney. 

It is important that the Coptic Community and broader Australian public be well informed of the current politicians, NGO’s and community leaders that support ACHCS in its efforts to save this iconic site which has now become a place of pilgrimage for many members of the community.  It is our intention to ensure that all who support this cause during this critical period are openly acknowledged.  

It is now almost a week since the Coptic Community was rocked by reports of a deliberate fire at the historic St Mary and St Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church at Sydenham.  A lot has happened since then.  Till today, no one knows who was responsible for the fire as focus shifts to saving the iconic church building from demolition.  

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The Coptic Community around the world is once again mourning another devastating attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt. The death toll from the two bombings at St George (Tanta) and St Mark’s (Alexandria) is approaching 50 and hundreds more injured. We convey our sincere condolences to the hundreds of families affected by these heinous events and pray that the Lord Jesus Christ grants them comfort.