HG Bishop Raphael once gave an interview and mentioned how much in the same way there was a time when the Church did not have deacons, but established it later, so there was a time when the Church did not have general bishops, and we established it.…
What purpose this is, we do not know.
Isn't it obvious though? The British Church is tiny, and is (unfortunately) largely ignored by Copts. Fr Peter's talents are grossly under-utilised there - because they have smaller numbers and very few resou…
"Working on memorising the Anaphora and Fraction from the Coptic Orthodox Liturgy of St Basil in English."- Fr Peter
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Im a little confused. Who's his Bishop? The article says he will be under the supervision of the patriarchate. But this form of ecclesiastical structure is something Fr. Peter was always against...
He changed from Met Seraphim to Pope Tawadros.
He'…
I wonder if this means the Pope might send him to other areas, like the U.S. or Canada.
WOW!!!! I hadn't thought of that. Certainly some very exciting possibilities ahead!
Im a little confused. Who's his Bishop? The article says he will be under the supervision of the patriarchate. But this form of ecclesiastical structure is something Fr. Peter was always against...
He changed from Met Seraphim to Pope Tawadros.
He's…
Such stories are written to pass on a moral, theological and spiritual lesson (much like the Bible). Thus when we find certain "facts" that are inconsistent with modern society, we question the whole story and forget that ancient stories need to be …
I dont understand why the need to transfer? The fact that we use the term "transfer" implies that he's changing churches and we're not One Church with the British Orthodox Church.
The only way for this to make any sense is if Fr Peter's congregation…
I recommend looking at the big picture and reaching to those of authority that can establish change in morale. Of the current morale is affecting a big number of people, why deal with each separately?!
Sometimes, they choose not to. If they could…
but the Antiochians don't use 'songs' for worship or in the 'spiritual' part of youth meetings, etc.
Are we the only Orthodox church that use spiritual songs?
Us and the Indians only, I believe. As a response to the Western missionaries (at leas…
The Antiochian Archdiocese has a similar resource for hymns: http://www.antiochian.org/music/library
This doesn't include non-liturgical 'songs', but then again the Antiochians don't use 'songs' for worship or in the 'spiritual' part of youth meetin…
"Notice: i don't need someone to talk to."
I understand. However, a doctor WILL be able to help you adjust the way you think so you no longer have these thoughts.
What really bothers me is this increasing Protestant theology that salvation came through the Resurrection. This is blatantly against the fathers. Salvation and reconciliation began at the incarnation, came on Good Friday, continues through our live…
@TITL
The simple answer is that people aren't willing to use worship that is Orthodox in ethos. So any committee will either approve songs that shouldn't be (if there was ever a committee I am CERTAIN they would approve Truly Risen and Very Early S…
Compare this to - say - the Antiochians, there will be an emphasis on liturgy and chant. The spiritual components will be fully Orthodox. But then, maybe a priest will rip out his guitar, and they'll have a 70s disco night. If I saw a guitar at a…
Maybe speak to your priest about it and ask him to give you advice. Maybe the priest could discuss this with your mom. I think it's important to continue with psychotherapy, even if it's just through an online course prescribed to you by your psyc…
To say "death is a merciful thing" and "God created us to die" are two completely different things that have nothing to do with each other. You are putting both them together, which is a wrong interpretation. Do not equate one with the other. Go …
So according to you, and Dr Mina: God created us, no matter what, to grow old and die. Correct?
Having watched these videos, Dr Hany states clearly that dying was part of God's economy of mercy for us so we don't consistently live in this sinful …
@Rem
Yes Manichaeism is more accurate. However it is closely linked with Nestorianism as they are both anti-Incarnational.
This article from the Antiochian Archdiocese website is illuminating:
"Considering this necessary relationship between the …
1) Emphasis on Sacred Vs Profane (halal vs haram) dichotomy.
Ie. "Though many Copts resisted formal religious services organized by the Church Missionary Society, informal Bible studies and meetings were welcomed by Coptic clergy, as reading the Wo…
But with that being said, we do have a history of adopting methods that eventually become status quo within the Church :s
"In an effort to compete with Protestant evangelical efforts, Coptic clergy organized informal religious meetings and activiti…
I have frequently encountered people who seem to be on permanent border-patrol in the Orthodox Church.
I have never met anyone like that in the Coptic Church.