Very Rev. Fr. Luka Edward Wassif
Very Rev. Fr. Luka Edward Wassif served at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Roswell, Georgia, USA. He was a priest of the Diocese of the Southern United States (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas). He was ordained a priest in 1981 and elevated to hegumen in 2000. He reposed in 2021.
Served
Diocese of the Southern United States (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas)- St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church Roswell, Georgia
About
- Ordained
- 1981-11-27 Served for 39 years.
- Elevated
- 2000-12-10 Served for 20 years.
- Diocese of Elevation
- Diocese of the Southern United States (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas)
- Reposed
- 2021-10-30
- Eye Color
- Green
Biography
Fr. Luka Edward Wassif is the priest for St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church located in Roswell, GA. H.G. Bishop Youannes ordained him priest on November 27, 1981. On December 10, 2000, H.G. Bishop Youssef ordained Fr. Luka hegomen. He began his service in St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church located in Tanta, Egypt. Then in 1993, he continued his service in St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church of Roswell, GA. Fr. Luka is also served some of the smaller communities in Chattanooga, TN and Tallahassee, FL. Fr. Luka has been serving within the Diocese of the Southern United States since January 4, 1993. We pray that the Lord will continue blessing his service.
Last updated 2026-10-02 12:46:41