By the grace of God, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, His Grace Bishop Peter, Bishop of North and South Carolina and Kentucky, and Patriarchal Exarch for Virginia, baptized 12 new members and solemnized the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony for four of them, welcoming them into the fellowship of the faithful at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Washington, D.C.
The prayers were joined by Fr. Mark Aziz and Fr. Elisha Rizk, the priests of the church.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newly baptized members, the fathers, and all the servants. May the Lord continue to bless this ministry and make it fruitful for the glory of His Holy Name.