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Fr. Athanasius Kaldas
Fr. Athanasius Kaldas is the priest for Archangel Raphael Coptic Orthodox Church located in Houston, TX. H.G. Bishop Youssef ordained him priest on August 20, 2000. Fr. Athanasius served as the priest for St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Bellaire, TX from 2000 until 2005. Then Fr. Athanasius started to serve at Archangel Raphael Coptic Orthodox Church in Houston, TX since 2005. On September 1, 2020, H.G. Bishop Youssef, with the presence of H.G. Bishop Gregory, elevated Fr. Athanasius to hegumen. Fr. Athanasius has been serving within the Diocese of the Southern United States since August 20, 2000. We pray that the Lord will continue blessing his service.
If you would like to reach Fr. Athanasius Kaldas, he may be contacted by telephone at 281-480-6464 or 281-332-7207 or by email at athanasiuskaldas@gmail.com