Pardon me for writing but you may want to read this excellent book that I just finished reading by Bishop Suriel:https://www.amazon.com/Habib-Girgis-Orthodox-Educator-Darkness/dp/0881415669
It's also an excellent resource for the history of the Copt…
@minatasgeel although English if my first and only language, I think I somehow didn't get my message across. It's Ok as I'm not here to antagonize you in any way. I'm sorry if I caused you any discomfort.
I hope someone out there can read this and…
@minatasgeel Pardon me if I may add a little more. Basically you're telling me to go away and not rock the boat. Congratulations on your marriage and for having the honor of having the Bishop attend. My marriage didn't have a bishop in attendance…
Thank you @minatasgeel for your comments. I would be most happy to tell you who I am. If you highlight my name, you will find I posted here before. I'm not a bot or a scammer. I didn't realize that you need to verify everyone who posts on here. …
It's good to hear from you @learningorthodoxy. I don't wish to bore you but I'll add a little bit more insight. . .I discovered Orthodoxy through an inquirer's class at my local Greek Orthodox Church. My husband and I then joined an OCA (Orthodox …
I appreciate the message you shared @ItalianCoptic. I understand exactly what you're speaking about. Many people don't realize that Americans come from many various ethnic backgrounds. We may be Americans by nationality but not ethnically. A coup…
Thank you @mabsoota for your kind words. It's been a difficult journey these past few years after leaving my EO church family and moving to California. But, hopefully I can help others on their journey. Wishing you all the best.
Hello learningorthodoxy. By chance I saw your question and my heart goes out to you. I'm a 65 year old convert to Orthodoxy who has been happily married to a Copt for over 44 years. We know that the Lord is with you on your journey but at the sam…
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind responses to my question. I appreciate the time you have taken to respond. On a side note, I would like to share what it means to me to be a convert. I was not happy at my Protestan…
Dear Severian,
I meant to offend no one. I want to be a servant to our Lord. It's not about being one church vs another. How would you feel in you went to a church, with an open heart to serve our Lord and you were pushed away? Think about it.