[5] In September 1989, Pope Shenouda III blessed the endowned lands in preparation for building the church.

[5] St. Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church serves areas in and around Long Island, particularly in Nassau County, which is just east of Queens.

Marcos Ghaly of Toledo, Ohio,[6] as the Coptic Orthodox clergy in North America often visit or temporarily serve churches that are still developing.

[3] The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New York and New England was officially established in 2013 by Pope Tawadros II.

Bishop David was consecrated in formal ceremonies taking place in Cairo, Egypt on November 16–17, 2013.