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St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church
Nashville, TN
Address
5240 Edmondson Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
Priests
Fr. Theodore Ghaly is the priest for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church located in Nashville, TN. H.H. Pope Tawadros, with the presence of H.G. Bishop Youssef and other bishops, ordained him priest on October 10, 2015. He began his service in St. Pishoy Coptic Orthodox Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Then in 2018, H.G. Bishop Youssef asked him to serve in St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church. Fr. Theodore has been serving within the Diocese of the Southern United States since October 10, 2015. We pray that the Lord will continue blessing his service.
If you would like to reach Fr. Theodore Ghaly, he may be contacted by telephone at 262-442-8297 or by email at frtheodore8@gmail.com
Fr. Elisha Soliman is the priest for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church located in Nashville, TN. H.G. Bishop Youssef ordained him priest on November 22, 2020 with the presence of H.G. Bishop David, H.G. Bishop Peter, H.G. Bishop Saraphim, H.G. Bishop Basil, and H.G. Bishop Gregory. He began his service in St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church located in Roswell, GA. Then later in 2025, H.E. Metropolitan Youssef asked him to serve in St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church. Fr. Elisha has been serving within the Diocese of the Southern United States since November 22, 2020. We pray that the Lord will continue blessing his service.
If you would like to reach Fr. Elisha Soliman, he may be contacted by telephone at 201-407-7168 or by email at frelishasoliman@gmail.com
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This parish prays completely in English and primarily serves those of an American culture and background.
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