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Alexandrian Rite


The Alexandrian Rite is the liturgical rite used by the Coptic Orthodox, Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo, and Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Churches, as well as by the three corresponding Eastern Catholic Churches.

The rite's Divine Liturgy contains elements from the liturgies of Saints Mark the Evangelist (who is traditionally regarded as the first bishop of Alexandria), Basil the Great, Cyril the Great, and Gregory Nazianzus. The Liturgy of Saint Cyril is a Coptic language translation from Greek of the Liturgy of Saint Mark.

The Alexandrian Rite is sub-grouped into two rites: the Coptic Rite and the Ge'ez Rite.

The Coptic Rite is native to Egypt and traditionally uses the Coptic language with a few phrases in Greek. It is used in the Coptic Orthodox and the Coptic Catholic Churches. Arabic and a number of other modern languages (including English) are also used.

The Ge'ez Rite is native to Ethiopia and Eritrea and uses the Ge'ez language. It is used in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo, Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo, Ethiopian Catholic, and Eritrean Catholic Churches.


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