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 Church in the United States following regions There is one General Bishop serving this Archdiocese, who are directly under the responsibility of the Pope of Alexandria: In the Archdiocese of North America, there are over 200 Coptic Orthodox Churches. The following States and Districts are served under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese: This Diocese is served by one metropolitan and two general bishops: The Diocese has around 40 churches, a theological school (seminary) and a charity organization called Saint Verena Charity, named after the Coptic Saint Verena). The Diocese serves about 41 churches and has 17 Hegumen and 40 Presbyters. The Diocese of Los Angeles