My Coptic Church

Verse 1:

My Coptic Church, / the Church of the Lord,

Ancient and strong, I wish her a long life.

In the early years / after the Birth of Christ,

St. Mark came bearing / the light of the true faith.

He dwelt in the land, / proclaiming salvation,

In the name of our Redeemer, / Christ who removed our sins.

Verse 2:

The Copts then believed / in the Lord Jesus,

And joy filled all / the cities of Egypt.

In a very very short time / he abolished all idols,

The Cross was exalted, / the sign of the faith.

Satan quickly rose / to war the Son of God,

He stirred the rulers, / emperors, and armies.

Verse 3:

He then declared war / on the sons of the faith,

“Deny your Christ / or be thrown in the fire.”

Our honored fathers, / elders and youngsters,

Were not moved by pain, / distress, nor dishonor.

But said courageously: / "Forward, no turning back,

We don’t fear fire, / our Lord is Jesus Christ."

Verse 4:

They were beaten and imprisoned, / they lived in oppression,

They were burned and killed, / and tasted every pain.

By the power of their faith, / they overcame their pains,

And remained believing in / the King of peace.

With blood and suffering, / they bought the faith,

And preserved it for us / in the name of our Savior.

Verse 5:

Let us all rise / from our laziness,

With diligence seeking / the heavenly rewards.

The Church of the fathers, / you are our pride,

To her success, / let us join together.

My Coptic Church, / her faith is orthodox,

Forever strong, / Egypt is for Christ.