An ancient faith with a thriving community.

About Us

Our Mission

OCCM is an organization that offers students a supplement to the secularism of academia, providing a safe space to pray, enjoy Christian fellowship, while bridging the campus to the Church throughout their collegiate journey. It is an organization which looks to center itself on Christ and follows in the ancient faith. We aim to nurture an environment of cultural awareness, tolerance and fellowship, while nurturing students’ spiritual, emotional, mental and social needs.

Who We Are

We are comprised of passionate individuals dedicated to serving our community. From student leaders to our Executive Board of Priests and Bishop, we are enthusiastic servants who support and build one another up (Thessalonians 5). Each member brings a unique perspective, yet we are all committed to the unity of the Body of Christ (Romans 12).

Get Involved

Interested in joining a mission trip? Yearning to meet like-minded individuals and refine your leadership skills? Are you looking to meet a new community? There's a place for you at OCCM-VA! Join us in creating a community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, connect, and contribute.

Initiatives

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you! If you have questions, ideas, or simply want to connect, reach out to us. Together, let's embark on a journey of empowerment, connection, and positive change.

Meet Our Student Leaders:

Co-Founding Regional Executive Board of Directors

  • Carlos Botros (ODU)

    Cybersecurity

  • Michael Messeh (CNU)

    Double Major in Finance and Leadership Studies

  • Hannah Habib (GWU)

    Cellular and Molecular Biology

  • Kyrillos Dawoud (UVA)

    Economics & Psychology (double major)

  • Jomana Amin (VT)

    Clinical Neuroscience and Psychology

  • Lydia Ghebrezghi (W&M)

    Majoring in Neuroscience

Meet Our Alumni Leaders:

  • Joy Bastawros (GMU)

    Psychology Major, Neuroscience Minor, & Concentration in Clinical Psychology

  • Destiny Fernandes (GWU)

    B.A. in International Affairs at The George Washington University

    Founder and President of GW Coptic Club

  • Carol Hennawy (GMU)

    Global & Community Health with a concentration in Clinical Science (Pre-Dental)

  • Marina Kamal (UVA)

    Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Data Science