Coptic Rite
Coptic Rite
That used by the Coptic Church. It has three forms, that of Saint Cyril, Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, and Saint Basil . They differ only in the Anaphoras (Canons). The Anaphora of Saint Cyril, also called Saint Mark’s, together with the part common to all, is a duplicate of the Greek Saint Mark. When the translation into Coptic was made, certain well-known Greek forms were retained, but were written in Coptic characters. At present Saint Basil’s Liturgy is used on Sundays, weekdays, and for requiems; Saint Gregory’s on certain great feasts; and Saint Cyril’s during Lent and on Chrismas Eve.