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  • [quote author=Hos Erof link=topic=8369.msg106584#msg106584 date=1254076907] We used the same response. I thought the psalm response was approved off by the H. Synod (was it included in Albair's new book?) and Psalm 150 always follows the same line s…
  • For all of you that are "VERY curious to know!" about Albair, It's just a specific acceptance of one person....would you really mind others' opinions...i hope not. For example, i rather trust older cantors and teachings...if not info there, i used …
  • [quote author=jydeacon link=topic=8369.msg106565#msg106565 date=1253977330] I like Matt's response, either way you sing it its supported by very reputable sources(i don't account albeir as one however). I'm more or less talking about the older canto…
  • [quote author=Archdeacon link=topic=8369.msg106563#msg106563 date=1253971963] I would advise you to stick with Albeir's book as primary reference.  Anyone can record something and claim that one COULD say it that way, but something that is written a…
  • Yes. Does that answer your question? :P Church of Martyrs - After the martyrdom of St. Mark, the Coptic Church faced severe persecutions. The seventh persecution inflamed by emperor Diocletian; his reign (284-305) is considered by the Copts as the …
  • Hi Marina, above all the thing that I've found to be most useful is guidance from a spiritual father or father of confession. Sit with him and set a bare minimum "amount" that you should pray daily - this will solve SOME of the problem (i.e. keepin…
  • Hi, I'm sorry I don't have any recordings to give you, but recently our bishop rearranged the English responses of St Basil's Liturgy to fit to the Coptic tunes. Perhaps you could speak to the deacons in your church about doing the same for the alt…
  • Try this thread here http://tasbeha.org/content/community/index.php?topic=478.msg101119#msg101119 God bless, Matthew
  • [quote author=SuperMAN(BAM) link=topic=7914.msg102551#msg102551 date=1241540870] The Christ arose Himself... LondonCopt, I've never heard that one before... but through all my readings, and the teachings I've been taught through bishops, priests a…
  • Haha I LOVE this topic! I once asked a bishop if God has a sense of humour, and according to His Grace, He does! I'll share another one. I was once leading the liturgy in our church, so I had the microphone right in front of me. My stomach wasn't q…
  • Ha...I could easily fill this topic with stupid things that I've done at church :P I'm a bit short on time right now though, so I'll share one that happened in a monastary in Egypt... At the procession of the Lamb during the liturgy, one of the mon…
  • I was told by my bishop that the most important aspect of being a deacon is to lead a life of prayer and thanksgiving, bringing others to Christ. This is the most important part of our service, that we lead the church not only in the hymns, but also…
  • If you really wanted Kyrie Eleyson, then why not just shorten it to Eleyson or Have Mercy? Or something very simple like AMEN? Pick something very meaningful to you.
  • Why has no one said Matthew :P I always love hearing the meaning behind the name, really does add depth. I've always been a fan of the name Daniel, because I love that book of the Old Testament. I've always loved the name Rachel for a girl too. 10 …
  • Definitely agree with everything that's been said. It's far too easy to get stressed these days, there's so many expectations of us and life just moves at such a fast pace! I think the most important thing to do in times of stress is to use it as an…
    in stress! Comment by LondonCopt May 2009
  • First of all, we have to appreciate the value of sex. Now I'm not married so I can't really speak much about this but from what I've been told, there really is no greater bond that a married couple can share than a sexual relationship. However, it i…
  • Hi Kimo, I'm afraid masturbation is definitely a sin. It's a selfish act that stems from lust, and many young people (male and female) struggle with it. It's good that you're trying to quit though. The most important thing when trying to quit any b…
  • SuperMAN, maybe you can correct me on this then! I always thought that only the priest should have a cross on the back of his tonya as it represents his responsibility for the sins of his congregation? Since the deacon doesn't share this same burden…
  • You can have them specially made in almost any church/monastary in Egypt with any saint that you like. Strictly speaking, you should only have a cross on the front of the tonya and nothing else. Matthew
  • Thankyou Unworthy, but I was looking for a focused criticism of this article and WHY it's incorrect. GB Matthew
  • From Albair's book (http://www.copticheritage.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=PagEd&file=index&page_id=760) As for the rite of prayers during Communion, there are two views with respect to this rite. The first and most commonly accepted…
  • As far as I know, Avchenon is always chanted in the same "Shamy" tune, although I have heard it chanted in the regular Ke Eperto tune due to time constraints or no one knowing the hymn. [quote author=user00 link=topic=7848.msg101973#msg101973 date…
  • Here is a file with all the songs in it, if anyone's interested. I think most of his songs are in this file, http://www.megaupload.com/?d=71I8LNUG Matthew
  • [quote author=Christ4Life link=topic=478.msg100844#msg100844 date=1236485623] Abouna Youssef Assad was killed????? Can anyone verify this statement for me?? I really love him and I love listening to his liturgies. Someone please verify this statemen…
  • [quote author=Hos Erof link=topic=478.msg100703#msg100703 date=1236123624] Ey Matt, im sorry to bother you, but could u PLEASE make a zipfile and put it on megaupload or something. Downloading 100 songs one by one is just too painfull man lol, take…
  • Yes I LOVE Abouna Youssef Asaad! He went to school/college with my dad and was his father of confession in Giza...Needless to say I REALLY envy my dad! There's a whole list of his songs that you can download from this site http://www.4shared.com/di…
  • [quote author=ophadece link=topic=7500.msg98962#msg98962 date=1230831343] [coptic]Ce Mat;eoc - pai ousai pe. Tenek`klyci`a sousou nem pinis] `nypi `nte nimartyroc autanqoc @ e;be vai ]paradococ ourasi pe sa pisai `nte pi`ctauroc[/coptic] Yes Matthew…
  • [quote author=ophadece link=topic=7500.msg98959#msg98959 date=1230821295] [coptic]LondonKopt pamenrit> `n]]ma] an nem paiouyb alla ]emi je akcaji `mmof `n;of pe outajryout qen niparadococ[/coptic] I don't agree with that priest but I know you sai…
  • [quote author=minagir link=topic=7500.msg98923#msg98923 date=1230756267] we here started it with a liturgy. [/quote] I think it's ESSENTIAL to start the new year with a liturgy. In the end we sang some songs, said some prayers, shared some stories …
  • [quote author=ophadece link=topic=7462.msg98953#msg98953 date=1230814707] [coptic]Mat;eoc pamenrit> `mperer`pwbs `ntlac `nrem`n