The Orthodox mission in Nuba Mountains
Under the auspices of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Khartoum, Nubia Mountains, and the Republic of South Sudan
African History of Christianity
Christianity has an ancient history in Africa that began with Saint Mark. Born in Cyrene, which is in modern-day Libya, Mark is traditionally honored as the first person to bring the Gospel to the continent. He traveled to Egypt around the year 49 AD and founded the Church in Alexandria, becoming its first bishop.
While most historians believe Mark remained in Egypt, the church he started there became the gateway for the faith to spread south into the Nubian kingdoms. Because of this, Saint Mark is celebrated as the "Apostle of Africa," connecting the early Christian movement directly to the heritage of the Nubian people.
Watch this Biblical Film in Nuba Language
Resources to learn more
There is an abundance of material about the Christian History of Nubia. See below in your preferred language:
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“Is he not your Father, your Creator, who made you and formed you?
Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past.
Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders, and they will explain to you.”
— Moses the Prophet, Deuteronomy 32:6-7
