Contact & Location for San Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church
Service Times for San Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy
About San Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church
St. Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church in Palm Desert is part of the ancient Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, founded by Saint Mark the Apostle in the first century. The parish welcomes both cradle-born Orthodox Christians and newcomers interested in discovering ancient Coptic Orthodox Christianity. Visitors will find a warm community that provides English, Coptic, and Arabic liturgical texts, along with continuous PowerPoint presentations to help follow the Divine Liturgy. The church encourages inquiries and questions, with the parish priest available to answer visitors' concerns about worship practices and beliefs.
First-Time Visitor Info for San Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church
Dress Code: Dress appropriately, modestly, and respectfully; avoid shorts, mini-skirts, tank tops, low-cut or strapless dresses (unless covered by a sweater). Service Format: Saturday evening Vespers (30–45 minutes) and Sunday morning Divine Liturgy (approximately 3 hours total, with homily at 9:30 a.m. and Eucharist distribution 11:00–11:30 a.m.); approximately 65–75% of the liturgy involves congregational singing in Coptic, English, and Arabic. Visitor Tips: Non-Orthodox visitors are welcome and may light candles and receive blessed bread (Eulogia) at the end of the service; a coffee hour follows Sunday liturgy for fellowship with parishioners.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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