St. Mary & St. Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church, Virginia Beach
Indian River Road
AI Summary
St. Mary & St. Abraam is running a fundraising campaign—led by H.G. Bishop Peter under the guidance of H.H. Pope Tawadros II—to purchase its first permanent church building in Virginia Beach; the website features a fundraising video and multiple giving options (PayPal QR code, recurring gifts, checks, and domestic/international wire). Worshipers gather for a Saturday Divine Liturgy (Saturdays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT) at 6049 Indian River Road, and services are rooted in the ancient Coptic tradition, with all parts chanted and portions still sung in the Coptic language. The church also offers a weekly online Bible-reading service, "The Living Water," via Zoom on Sundays from 7:30–8:30 PM (EDT), and maintains an active presence on Facebook (facebook.com/SMSAVB), YouTube (@SMSAVB), and a WhatsApp community for updates. Visitors can find booking and donation links on the site (including the PayPal QR), or contact the church at info@smsavirginia.com or media.smsavb@gmail.com for more information.
Service Times
The Living Water (Bible Reading): Sunday 7:30 PM
Worship Style
Liturgical
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📜Version History
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- Name:Indian River Road
- Street Address:6049 Indian River Road
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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- Name:St. Mary & St. Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church, Virginia Beach
- Website URL:https://www.smsavirginia.com
- Summary:St. Mary & St. Abraam is running a fundraising campaign—led by H.G. Bishop Peter under the guidance of H.H. Pope Tawadros II—to purchase its first permanent church building in Virginia Beach; the website features a fundraising video and multiple giving options (PayPal QR code, recurring gifts, checks, and domestic/international wire). Worshipers gather for a Saturday Divine Liturgy (Saturdays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT) at 6049 Indian River Road, and services are rooted in the ancient Coptic tradition, with all parts chanted and portions still sung in the Coptic language. The church also offers a weekly online Bible-reading service, "The Living Water," via Zoom on Sundays from 7:30–8:30 PM (EDT), and maintains an active presence on Facebook (facebook.com/SMSAVB), YouTube (@SMSAVB), and a WhatsApp community for updates. Visitors can find booking and donation links on the site (including the PayPal QR), or contact the church at info@smsavirginia.com or media.smsavb@gmail.com for more information.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 3/23/2026