Patriarchs (Bible) 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 play significant roles in Hebrew scripture during and following their lifetimes. They are used as a significant marker by God in revelations and promises, and continue to play important roles in the Abrahamic faiths. More widely, the term patriarchs
Coptic Orthodox Church in Europe 12-15 parishes and missions across France. The Church is integrated within the Church of Alexandria, but is considered autonomous in matter of governance. Bishops: Currently, there are a few thousand Orthodox Copts in Germany, with several monasteries and churches. Bishops: Bishops in Netherlands: There is a large Coptic Orthodox community in the Netherlands, mainly in the major cities. Currently, they have Churches in Amsterdam, Assen, Eindhoven, Enschede, The Hague, Kapelle, Leeuwarden, Utrecht and Velsen-Noord. Bishops: Bishops: Bishops: Bishops: Coptic Orthodox Church in Europe The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria has many churches and in Europe and on 2 June 1974