Very Rev. Hegumen Fr. Andrew Awad
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Very Rev. Hegumen Fr. Andrew Awad serves at St. Peter & St. Andrew Coptic Orthodox Church in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. He is a priest of the Diocese of New York & the New England States (New York, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut). He was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of New Jersey & North America in 2008 and elevated to hegumen in 2023.
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Diocese of New York & the New England States (New York, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut)- St. Peter & St. Andrew Coptic Orthodox Church Stamford, Connecticut
About
- Ordained
- 2008-11-11 Serving for 17 years.
- Diocese of Ordination
- Archdiocese of New Jersey & North America
- Elevated
- 2023-12-09 Serving for 2 years.
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Biography
Father Andrew Awad is a Coptic Orthodox priest serving at Saint Peter and Saint Andrew Church in Stamford, Connecticut, where he has faithfully ministered since 2012. He was ordained on November 11, 2008, by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, following many years of lay service in youth ministry and Sunday School.
Born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1970, Father Andrew later moved to the United States and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Staten Island. Before his full-time ministry, he worked in the technology and media fields, with experience in CPC and CIR Certification, web design, and digital media.
He is married to Dr. Lilian Youssef—Awad, and together they are blessed with four children: Marielle, Michelle, Gabrielle, and Matthew.
Father Andrew’s ministry is rooted in Holy Scripture, the teachings of the Church Fathers, and the deep conviction that the Church is a place of healing, transformation, and truth. He strives to present the Gospel with pastoral care, humility, and clarity—believing that every soul deserves to encounter Christ in love.
In recognition of his faithful ministry, Father Andrew was elevated to the rank of Hegumen by His Grace Bishop David, Bishop of the Diocese of New York and New England, on December 9, 2023.
In addition to his parish responsibilities, Fr. Andrew serves the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of New York and New England as the Diocesan Secretary and Secretary of the Clerical Council. He contributes to various diocesan committees including IT & Media, the Children’s Ministry, the Standing Committee, and the Priests’ Family Committee.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care from Fordham University, and is currently completing his Doctor of Ministry (DMin). His project, titled: “Strength and Dignity Are Her Clothing: Listening to Women’s Voices in the Coptic Orthodox Church in North America,” reflects his pastoral commitment to listening, learning, and growing the Church in compassion and spiritual wisdom.
Father Andrew continues to serve Christ’s flock with a shepherd’s heart—drawing strength from prayer, the liturgy, and the grace of the Holy Spirit. His desire is to help every soul grow in faith, healing, and communion with God.
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