Report from the Coptic Orthodox Nayrouz Service

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by His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church

Report from the Nayrouz Service at St Margaret’s, Westminster Abbey on 23 October 2025

Messages were received from His Majesty King Charles III, The Archbishop of York, and The Prime Minister at the 13th annual Nayrouz (Coptic New Year) Service at St Margaret’s, Westminster Abbey

The annual service officially marks the beginning of the Coptic New Year, which is celebrated annually in the Coptic calendar on 11 September. The event serves to celebrate new beginnings and life, while commemorating the saints and martyrs of the Coptic Orthodox Church who, since the first century, made the ultimate sacrifice and remained steadfast in their Faith. The commemoration also allows the Coptic Orthodox community to use its heritage of experience with religious persecution to advocate for people of all faiths and beliefs, through Refcemi, its advocacy and public policy office, and to raise awareness of the plight of so many across the world who suffer violations of religious freedom.

Watch the BBC Songs of Praise special on the 1700th Anniversary of the Nicene Creed featuring the Coptic Orthodox Church on BBC Iplayer:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002l5wl/songs-of-praise-1700-years-of-the-nicene-creed

Photographs from the event are available on the Coptic Orthodox Church website at:  https://servinglondon.com/photo-gallery


Refcemi, Coptic Orthodox Office for Advocacy and Public Policy www.Refcemi.org  

Press Releases and Statements can be found via www.CopticMediaUK.com

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