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| Field | Coptic Orthodox tradition |
|---|---|
| Type | Tradition |
| Origin | early centuries Egypt |
| Overview | The Coptic Orthodox tradition is the Egyptian expression of Oriental Orthodoxy, centred historically on the Patriarchate of Alexandria. |
| History | It developed within Egyptian Christianity and has endured major social and political changes while sustaining a large diaspora. |
| Beliefs and emphases | It shares Oriental Orthodox miaphysite Christology and gives strong place to patristic teaching, monasticism, saints, fasting, and sacramental life. |
| Worship and practice | Its worship uses the Coptic tradition alongside Arabic and other local languages; the Eucharistic liturgy and liturgical calendar structure communal life. |
| Organisation and life | It is episcopally ordered under the Coptic Pope of Alexandria, bishops, clergy, and lay communities. |
| Broader traditions | Oriental Orthodox Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |