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St. Mary & St. Moses the Strong Coptic Orthodox Church

Historic CT Church Severely Damaged By Fire: Support Rises For Rebuilding Effort Historic CT Church Severely Damaged By Fire: Support Rises For Rebuilding Effort
Historic CT Church Severely Damaged By Fire: Support Rises For Rebuilding Effort In the aftermath of a destructive fire that heavily damaged a more than 100-year-old church in New London County, community members are pulling together to make sure the beloved building gets a new lease on life.  St. Mary & St. Moses the Strong Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Taftville Congregational Church, located in Norwich at 16 N B St., was severely damaged in a blaze during the night of Saturday, Aug. 5.  Although the fire did not completely destroy the church and no one was hurt, much of the 119-year-old building was left in ruins, according to Fath…