Coptic Orthodox Church in North America

The Copts began to immigrate to the United States as early as the late 1940s.

Immigration to Canada was soon to follow, and in general, this was to be the case throughout North America in the coming decades.

[1] Before the establishment of any dioceses in the US and Canada, all churches were part of the Archdiocese of North America under the direct care of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, led by the Pope of Alexandria, with the headquarters at Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

He is assisted by: In addition to the Archdiocese of North America, there are two dioceses in Canada, serving around 53 congregations.

These are: In addition to the Archdiocese of North America, there are six dioceses in the United States, serving around 213 congregations.