https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/coptic-orthodox-church/p23/feed.rss Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:52:08 +0000 Coptic Orthodox Church - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13568/the-10-commandments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:36:03 +0000 kyrillos123 13568@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13470/good-bible-commentaries Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:01:06 +0000 Coptic Soldier 13470@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13547/communion-rooms Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:00:37 +0000 jonathan_ 13547@/community/discussions
In Butler's "The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt", he surveys many ancient Churches, and none of them have Communion rooms. They all have three sanctuaries, with three altars, but none of them have communion rooms beside those sanctuaries.

When I asked about this I was told that Communion rooms are a new architectural feature. I was told that traditionally, Communion was administered in the Nave, hence the ornate semi-domed stands for holding the patin found in many Churches.

Looking at the old Church in Mississauga, it has 5 doors at the front, 3 in front of altars, and 2 going into communion rooms at the side. The bigger Church attached to it only had 3 doors at the front, all with altars, and Communion is administered in the nave.

One theory put forward for their development was the incorrect practice that H.H. Pope Shenouda III wrote against, of laymen, not dressed, communing inside. In fact, I think Leeder, in his "Modern Sons of the Pharaohs", encountered a practise in the 1800's where men Communed in the Sanctuary while women were communed in the Nave. So the theory was that perhaps everyone communing behind the curtain, but in communion rooms of to the side was a less corrupt compromise to reduce this practise.

But imikhail posted recently that Communion rooms date back to the 4th century, or earlier. I would be interested in seeing evidence of this, and how it compares to the evidence from Butler against them being an ancient feature.

I am not trying to start a fight, it doesn't prove anything one way or the other. I am just curious what the ancient practise is, and how modern the current practise is because of clues that gives to other practices relating to the minor orders, and the general order of the Church.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13509/abouna Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:30:59 +0000 sugj 13509@/community/discussions
A few people (from completely different churches) have noted to me in the past that they don't "feel" that a certain abouna at their church is holy and therefore they cannot trust that abouna to confess to, and are less willing to listen to that abouna as they would be someone else who they feel is holy, and they feel wrong for not giving that abouna the respect that the Coptic church tells us to give abounas, and yet they feel grieved by the fact that abouna who is supposed to be shepherding them is perhaps not doing it well enough.

I know that people who are more spiritual are fought by the devil more than others, and that we should pray for them. But, I agree when these people say such things, though perhaps I feel that they shouldnt have said it, yet I feel its right to say things to open up discussion and truth, and I don't know how to reply to them.

I want to give a personal example: there is an abouna who I wanted to start confessing regularly to (as I wasnt in the habit of doing so ever before). I did so once, and when I wanted to confess again he took it lightly, so i ignored that. I asked him again another time, and for some reason I felt forgotten about. I went to him another time to say that I would like to start teaching the children in Sunday school. As he was talking to me, he got distracted with something and I was ignored again. I don't know what to do - ignore this, tell him, tell another abouna, tell sayidna?

So I want some advice on the things Ive mentioned from readers please.

Thank you (all comments are much appreciated)]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13516/is-it-ever-permissible-for-a-coptic-priest-to-where-layman-s-clothes-in-public Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:31:31 +0000 SWMSANMG 13516@/community/discussions
Would be interested in reading some perspectives on this.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13508/ Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:51:29 +0000 qawe 13508@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13530/am-i-wrong Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:03:45 +0000 ebnyasoo3 13530@/community/discussions
Peace and grace of Jesus Christ,

Today I was visiting one of the monasteries in Egypt in which the Holy Family spent a while. There is a thought that keeps coming to my mind; why is it that we consider these monasteries HOLIER than any other place? Is it because Christ went to that place when He was on earth? But didn't He Himself create this whole earth. Didn't HE sanctify this whole earth by creating it?
Am I wrong in feeling that these places should not be thought of as holier than any other place? What is the difference between praying in this monastery compared to praying in my room? Isn't God present in my heart and everywhere around me?

Also is it wrong to be skeptical when it comes to miracles? Many people say this saint did that or this saint did this. Is it wrong to be skeptical and not believe what everyone says unless the person is credible?

Also, what is the significance of the holy oil which is given in Monasteries? And what is the significance of the Holy water that the priest sprays in the end of the liturgy?

Please help me distinguish whether these thoughts that I have are from the devil or not.

In Christ
Ebnyasoo3]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13526/hegomen-vestments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:12:04 +0000 copticuser20 13526@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13524/baptism-pdf Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:46:54 +0000 socoolbishoy 13524@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13495/new-book-reflecting-god-by-john-apocalypse Sun, 08 Jul 2012 01:47:36 +0000 Ioannes 13495@/community/discussions                       My new book has been about a year in the making and I think you are all going to enjoy this. Any of us who have discussed the faith with protestants has noticed that discussion scripture becomes a fruitless and menial task. Since both of us view scripture differently it becomes impossible to have a discussion. My new book seeks to bridge this gap. Essentially we go back to the church fathers to find the true church, thereby discovering her interpretation. We do this by starting with the disciples of the apostles and work our way up through many ante-nicean fathers. We look at their writings on many subjects, church authority, worship, practice, and all sorts of other topics that demonstrate the Coptic Orthodox church is the true reflection in the mirror that is the early church.

The book goes on sale July 30th and can be purchased at: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/stjohnpublications]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13522/ Sat, 14 Jul 2012 08:47:42 +0000 qawe 13522@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13404/the-eucarist Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:32:54 +0000 marinacopt 13404@/community/discussions And since i go to a Coptic orthodox school I have a religion exam  I need your help

I need verses from the old testament about Holy Communion

Does anyone have any?
Thanks guys :)]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13381/orthodox-london-mission-of-st-george-and-st-paul-the-hermit Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:47:23 +0000 peterfarrington 13381@/community/discussions
This is a mission directed towards those who are not yet Orthodox, and it needs YOUR support. If you are free on Saturday morning then please consider coming to pray with us, and inviting friends and colleagues. This is a pan-Orthodox mission and warmly welcomes members of all Orthodox communities in London, but especially those who are not Orthodox, not even Christian, or have found it hard to worship regularly elsewhere. But we also need the support of committed, Orthodox Christians who will worship with us as they are able and be a welcome to those who are seeking to become Orthodox.

Raising of Incense : 9:30 am
Divine Liturgy : 10:00 am

Refreshments and fellowship follow the Liturgy at 11:45 am.

It would really be encouraging if even one or two Copts supported us,]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13473/iconostasis Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:51:00 +0000 markmarcos 13473@/community/discussions
i would put a pic but i dont know how  :-\]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13510/hossana-je-nai-nan-during-palm-sunday Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:58:39 +0000 Anthonypk7 13510@/community/discussions ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13504/how-to-write-in-coptic Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:56:11 +0000 [Deleted User] 13504@/community/discussions The user and all related content has been deleted.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13503/a-priest-can-give-communion-to-people-in-hospitals-how-does-he-transport-it Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:25:00 +0000 Khas. 13503@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13493/tonia Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:41:22 +0000 Copticdeacon 13493@/community/discussions Does anyone know where in Egypt they make tonia's with saints on them?

thank you]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13467/random-question Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:06:18 +0000 Timothy1 13467@/community/discussions
I just wanted to ask about some priests that I can no longer find their names under the Diocese of Southern USA:

1) Fr. Isaac Soliman
2) Fr. Ekladious Khalil
3) Fr. Ephraim Michael
4) Fr. Daniel Eshak
5) Fr. Ibrahim Girgis

I was just wondering if they are serving in other dioceses or returned to Egypt or retired???

If anyone can help with any information it would be great

Thanks

]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13466/pope-shenouda-s-book Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:19:36 +0000 mark.naguib7 13466@/community/discussions http://www.copticpope.org/books/new-h.pdf]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13465/learn-coptic-hymns-with-hcoc-on-youtube Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:00:58 +0000 Biboboy 13465@/community/discussions
Well, now you can learn your Coptic hymns along with the HCOC through video on our channel on YouTube!

All the hymns classes recorded for AghapyTV in our program called "Learn the Hymns of Your Church" are now on YouTube, so never miss another episode of this very useful program by following the new "Video Hymns Classes" link on the copticheritage.org website.

Click on the link below to go the Video Hymns Classes section of our website.
http://www.copticheritage.org/tv_episodes
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13461/english-speaking-priest Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:55:29 +0000 peterfarrington 13461@/community/discussions
PM me.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13455/deacon-in-another-orthodox-church Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:59:44 +0000 markmarcos 13455@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13454/old-testament-marriage Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:45:55 +0000 qawe 13454@/community/discussions
How can this sacrament of 2 becoming 1 occur before the Holy Spirit was given on the day of Pentecost?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13443/morsi-picks-a-woman-christian-as-his-vp Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:33:04 +0000 peter_saad 13443@/community/discussions
What do you think?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13387/what-is-the-point-of-wearing-a-batrasheen-batrasheel Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:18:53 +0000 alam ala weshak 13387@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13428/i-need-some-help-re-coptic-com Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:27:06 +0000 Coptic Soldier 13428@/community/discussions
I need to contact the owner of www.coptic.com but I no longer think this the site is active and the contact email doesnt seem to be checked. Does anyone know the owner/admin of the site?

God bless. ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2436/pick-a-pope Tue, 06 Sep 2005 14:45:48 +0000 minabdalla 2436@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13418/greater-than-all-the-herbs-father-peter-farrington Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:04:45 +0000 peterfarrington 13418@/community/discussions
http://orthodoxfaith.podbean.com/2012/06/18/greater-than-all-the-herbs/]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/13400/athanasius-paul Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:01:46 +0000 ReturnOrthodoxy 13400@/community/discussions this guy to me?

I'm royally confused.

ReturnOrthodoxy]]>