"The Lord is near
to all who call upon Him."

Psalm 145 : 18

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About Us

St. George & St. Rueiss Coptic Orthodox Church is one of the largest and most prominent Coptic Orthodox churches in the Greater Toronto Area, located in North York, Toronto. The church belongs to the ancient Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, a Christian tradition founded in Egypt by Saint Mark the Evangelist in the 1st century. 
The church was established in 1989 after Pope Shenouda III encouraged the creation of a major Coptic church in the heart of Toronto. Dr. Mahfouz Awad, who later became Fr. Rueiss Awad, was entrusted with founding the parish. The church was officially incorporated in 1990, and its foundation stone was blessed in 1991.
Architecturally and spiritually, the church reflects traditional Coptic Orthodox heritage, emphasizing ancient Christian worship, fasting, prayer, and strong community life rooted in Egyptian Christian history.

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Sunday Services

St. George
& St. Rueiss

141 Bond Avenue, North York, ON

Divine Liturgy

6:30am - 9:00am:
St. Mary's Altar
8:00am - 10:30am:
St. Anthony & St. Paul Chapel
9:15am - 11:30am:
Main Altar
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St. Philopateer
& St. Shenouda

141 Bond Avenue, North York, ON

Divine Liturgy

9:00am - 11:30am:
Main Altar
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Archangel Michael
& St. Mina

141 Bond Avenue, North York, ON

Divine Liturgy

8:00am - 11:15am:
Main Altar
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Our Ministries

Today, St. George & St. Rueiss Coptic Orthodox Church serves a large Egyptian-Canadian and broader Orthodox Christian community, with thousands of members and extensive ministries for children, youth, families, and seniors.
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