St. Mary and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Church
In 2018 the St. Cyril community finally found an opportunity to cease renting pre-existing churches with use of our portable altar and instead purchase our own property located at 49 Cheviot St, Smithfield in Cairns, QLD.
However, with plans to add more permanent structures, as well as the addition of a large student accommodation, we are in need of monetary support. If you are willing and able to contribute to God’s great work in Cairns, please click here.
Below is an ongoing history of our journey to build the Lord’s house, starting with our most recent update.
Divine Liturgy prayed by Fr. Joseph Ghattas.
7th March, 2020 - prior to the introduction of COVID-19 regulations.
H.G. Bishop Daniel’s visit to St. Mary and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Church covered in the Cairns Post, October 2019.
The first-ever Divine Liturgy at St. Mary and St. Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Church is held! Prayed by Fr. Joseph Ghattas.
August 2019
The first-ever church service at St. Mary and St. Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Church is held! - Midnight Praises (or “Tasbeha”).
August 2019
Initial construction takes place!
August 2019
Initial construction takes place!
August 2019
Initial construction takes place!
August 2019
We continue to use our church building with the limited facilities that it has today, but we need and appreciate your ongoing monetary support in order to provide the much-needed renovations that this growing church needs. If you are willing and able to support us, click here. May God bless your generosity.
