Patriarchs (Bible) father of the prophets in Islam because all subsequent prophets descended from him (the Israelite prophets through Ishāq and Muhammad through Ismā'īl). The Matriarchs, also known as "the four mothers" (ארבע האמהות), who were married to the biblical patriarchs: Patriarchs (Bible) The patriarchs ( "Avot" or "Abot", singular "Ab" or Aramaic: אבא "Abba") of the Bible, when narrowly defined, are Abraham, his son Isaac, and Isaac's son Jacob, also named Israel, the ancestor of the Israelites. These three figures are referred to collectively as the patriarchs, and the period in which they lived is known as the patriarchal age. They
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands and Affiliated Areas U.K. Coptic Orthodox bishop to serve the United Kingdom. the diocese has eight priests. In order of their appointment: In 2015, Bishop Missael appointed an Archdeacon in Birmingham to serve St. Mary & Archangel Michael's Cathedral. There are also four deacons ordained to assist the bishop and priests. The Diocese has a total of 13 Churches and missions (communities that it serves): Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands and Affiliated Areas U.K. The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, UK is under the care of Bishop Missael. In 1991 the first Coptic Orthodox Diocese to be established in the United Kingdom,