The Coptic Catholic Church arises from the ancient Christian tradition of Egypt, attributed to the preaching of Saint Mark. It follows the Alexandrian liturgical tradition and entered into full communion with Rome in the nineteenth century.

The Coptic Rite belongs to the Alexandrian liturgical family and uses the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil and other ancient Egyptian anaphoras.

Coptic Rite, one of the liturgical traditions of the Catholic Church.