Due to the rapidly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, the Coptic Orthodox Church must comply with the Centers for Disease Control to limit gatherings to very small numbers. Effective immediately, the churches of the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese in New Jersey and the Diocese of NY & NE will limit liturgical attendance strictly to priests and select deacons. Moreover, it is mandated that any church from which a congregant has tested positive for COVID-19 must close for a minimum of two weeks. These measures are being taken as part of the Church’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus. Read the full Joint Statement from the Archdiocese below:
