Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Fr. Ashaia Jacob

Fr. Ashaia Jacob is a general priest for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States serving St. Cyril the Great Coptic Orthodox Church in Davenport, FL. On June 4, 1989, H.E. Metropolitan Domadius ordained him priest. Fr. Ashaia served as a priest in various places from 1989 until 2019. In 2019, Fr. Ashaia began serving as a general priest in St. Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church in Gainesville, FL. Then in 2022, H.G. Bishop Youssef asked him to serve in St. Cyril the Great Coptic Orthodox Church. On August 15, 2019, H.G. Bishop Youssef elevated Fr. Ashaia to hegumen with the presence of H.G. Youhanna of North Giza and H.G. Bishop Basil. Fr. Ashaia has been serving within the Diocese of the Southern United States since January 1, 2019. We pray that the Lord will continue blessing his service.

If you would like to reach Fr. Ashaia Jacob, he may be contacted by telephone at 407-808-2113 or by email at frashaiajacob@yahoo.com

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