Saint Mary & Saint Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church held an evening service on Friday, March 31st to install its first priest, Father Edward Mahrous. Until the installation the church had been provided priests from other churches in the region. The church is located at the former Saint Cosmas and Damian Church, a former Roman Catholic parish, at West 5th Avenue and Maple Street in Conshohocken.

If you are not familiar with the Coptic Orthodox Church, Saint Mary & Saint Mercurius has a page on its website outlining the faith’s history and beliefs.

You can watch the service below: