The Coptic Orthodox Church in Southeast Asia got its first Indonesian deacon when Bishop Daniel of Sydney and its Affiliated Regions ordained Henry Wonok as Deacon Mark Henry on 21 July. The ordination took place at the church of St Mary and St Mercurius in Jakarta.
Deacon Mark Henry holds a degree in Psychology, and has attended several courses at the Institute of Coptic Studies in Cairo and St Clement Coptic School of Theology.
While on his visit to Jakarta following a three-year hiatus, Bishop Daniel attended the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2022 at St Clement Coptic Indonesian School. He also led the Indonesian Coptic Youth Spiritual Conference.
Watani International
25 July 2022