Wellington · New Zealand
Welcome to
St Mary & St Mina’s.
A place of prayer, peace and belonging.
A Coptic Orthodox community in Lower Hutt, with open doors and a shared life in Christ.
Come worship with usOur week together
Directions ↗Liturgy
9am–12pm
Vesper
7–8:30pm
Liturgy
9am–12pm
Sunday School · all ages
1–2pm
Night Prayer
7–8pm
Regular weekly timetable · please confirm feast services and schedule changes with the parish.
Faith, lived together
Rooted in the ancient faith.
At home in Wellington.
People of different ages and backgrounds, coming together to worship and serve. We welcome all who seek God’s love.
Discover the Coptic ChurchA place to begin
Come closer to our parish life.
For your first Sunday, and for the days in between.
First time here?
A simple guide to your first visit, with practical details and answers to common questions.
Plan your visit02 / ExploreA life of worship
Discover the Divine Liturgy, daily prayer and the sound of the Coptic tradition.
Explore worship & prayer03 / ExploreFaith beyond Sunday
Scripture, prayers, hymns and learning resources to return to through the week.
Open the resource libraryOur parish
A shared life in Christ
St Mary & St Mina's Coptic Orthodox Church stands as a beacon of faith in Lower Hutt. We are a place of prayer, peace and joy to all who join us. Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. We welcome all individuals seeking God’s love and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.
Our Coptic Orthodox Creed
We believe in one God, God the Father, the Almighty, Who created heaven and earth, and all things, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not created, of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made; Who for us, men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnated of the Holy Spirit and of the Virgin Mary, and became man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried. And on the third day He rose from the dead, according to the Scriptures, and ascended into the heavens; and sat at the right hand of His Father, and also He is coming again in His glory to judge the living and the dead, whose kingdom has no end.
Yes, we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giver, Who proceeds from the Father, Who, with the Father and the Son, is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke in the prophets. And in one holy, catholic and apostolic church. We confess one baptism for the remission of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the coming age. Amen.
Here in Lower Hutt
Find our church
243 Naenae Road, Naenae,
Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand
Get in touch
Contact us
Ask about visiting, worship or parish life. Your message will go to our parish contact.
info@stmarystmina.co.nzPlease avoid including private or sensitive information.
