Coptic Orthodox Church in Malaysia
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The Coptic Orthodox Church in Malaysia is an Oriental Orthodox Christian church in Malaysia. It comes under the episcopal jurisdiction of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney and its Affiliated Regions, a diocese
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...

 of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.

The Coptic Orthodox Church in Malaysia currently has only one organized community in Melaka known as the St. Mary & St. Mark Church served by Fr. Joseph Sim, who was ordained on March 15, 2008 .

The Coptic Orthodox Church in Malaysia is an affiliate member of the Council of Churches of Malaysia
Council of Churches of Malaysia
The Council of Churches of Malaysia is an ecumenical fellowship of Churches and Christian organizations in Malaysia. It is one of the three constituent members of the Christian Federation of Malaysia....

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