The answer
Evangelism is indeed a very important component of the Coptic Orthodox Church. There is no doubt that what started in the late 1960's as the first wave of Egyptian immigration to the West is not a mere coincidence. The Copts are still a young nation in the western cultures, but by the grace of God, the Church is spreading her wings rapidly. Many churches have initiated programs and classes for converts and inquirers at the parish level. Each year, we try to have at least one Mission trip to various regions around the world to reveal and share in the global Coptic Orthodox evangelism efforts and to learn from these experiences and from the pioneers in evangelism. Many lessons are gleaned in the evangelism approach, which not only demand teaching but also emptying oneself and serving with a loving heart. Many recent converts have revealed that what sparked their interest in the Coptic Orthodox Church has been the result of witnessing the conduct of Coptic Orthodox individuals in an array of situations, work, school, social gatherings, neighbors, friends, etc. These faithful individuals represent the living Gospel in action. Most of them may never know the profound impact they had on a lost soul, but indeed their lives are a living testimony, the exemplary witness, and evangelism at its best. The SUS Diocese has an evangelism program on our web page and hosts an annual evangelism conference. Please visit the Diocese site for upcoming events.
Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)