# Pope Tawadros II inaugurates new church at Coptic Orthodox headquarters

The ceremony at the Saint Mark the Apostle and Pope Kyrillos VI Church marks a step in the development of the new administrative headquarters in New Cairo.

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By the Patriarchate Desk of Coptic News.

- Published: 11 November 2026, 22:21 New York time (2026-11-12T03:21:32+00:00)

## Key points

- Pope Tawadros II inaugurated the church in the Triangle of Hope area of New Cairo following the completion of preparations for worshippers.
- The project is described by the Pope as one of the achievements of the New Republic within the country's urban expansion.
- The new headquarters includes a Minaret building, a Papal residence building, and a Memorial building containing a museum and archive.
- Seven relics of saints, including those of Saint Mark the Apostle, are expected to arrive to be placed in designated chapels.

The church is located in the Triangle of Hope area within the new administrative headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

## The New Headquarters

During the ceremony, Pope Tawadros II stated that the church is the core of the large project for the new administrative headquarters. He described the project as one of the achievements of the New Republic within the country's urban expansion. The Pope explained that the decision to establish the headquarters in New Cairo followed terrorist attacks against many churches in 2013 and was prompted by a need to move from the densely populated Anba Rous area to a wider space. He noted that this move coincided with the state's vision for the New Capital and urban communities to alleviate congestion in Cairo.

The project is expected to include three main buildings: a Minaret building, a Papal residence building containing the Pope's cell and various departments, and a Memorial building that will include a museum, study and historical halls, and a special archive, according to Pope Tawadros.

## Ceremonial Details

The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Pope and attended by 24 Metropolitans and Bishops, two Vice-Patriarchs, priests, and members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to Masrawy. Youm7 reported that the liturgy included supplications and prayers for the peace of the Church and the nation.

He also stated that seven relics of saints, including those of Saint Mark the Apostle, Saint George, and Saint Mary Magdalene, will arrive to be placed in designated chapels.

## Sources

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