Pope Tawadros inaugurates first Coptic Orthodox Church in Romania

CAIRO – 3 May 2025: Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, inaugurated the Church of St. Mina the Martyr in Bucharest—the first Coptic Orthodox Church in Romania.

The inauguration was part of his ongoing pastoral visit to Romania, within the broader framework of his tour of the Diocese of Central Europe, which commenced on April 25.

Accompanying Pope Tawadros were Bishop Giovanni of the Diocese of Central Europe and 11 other Coptic Orthodox bishops from across Europe, who participated in the inauguration prayers.

Pope Tawadros II met with Bishop Giovanni on Friday to discuss the mission and role of the Coptic Church in Europe.