https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/coptic-orthodox-church/p30/feed.rss Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:57:45 +0000 Coptic Orthodox Church - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12519/pope-shenouda-cancels-40th-anniversary Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:32:06 +0000 TITL 12519@/community/discussions
http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/510550]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12498/concerned-copts-butt-out-of-my-religion Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:10:46 +0000 copticyouth86 12498@/community/discussions

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Just thought to let everyone know Sydney had a massive protest today I was there with IbelongtoJesus and so manyyyyy othersss :D,

Our opposition leader Tony Abbott was there we had many abounas, bishops and Ministers
I believe we have made a difference we have certainly r tryin to make a changeeee

STAY SAFEE EGYPTTTTT COPTSSS :D]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12508/news-from-release-international Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:47:07 +0000 mabsoota 12508@/community/discussions http://www.releaseinternational.org/pages/posts/pakistan-urgent-prayer-for-blasphemy-bail-hearing-897.php
NEWS UPDATE:
Egyptian Christians have welcomed a court ruling in favour of those seeking to have their religious registration on their ID cards officially changed back to 'Christian'. The recent ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court applies to anyone who was originally registered as 'Christian' but whose registration was later changed to 'Muslim' (whether voluntarily or not). More than 2,500 people were part of the application to the court. They included a Christian mother, Kamilia, for whom the ruling means the successful end to a long legal fight to change her twin sons' registration back to 'Christian'. Their registration had been changed to 'Muslim' by their father when their parents divorced. Twins Andrew and Mario have now been issued with new ID cards which state they are 'Christian'. The boys' incorrect registration as 'Muslims' had caused them difficulties at school: in 2008, they were held back a year after refusing to take an exam in Islamic studies.

(Sources: Assist News Service, CLAAS, Middle East Concern)
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12507/new-fb-group-for-orthodox-christians-with-mental-illness Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:16:46 +0000 Ioannes 12507@/community/discussions http://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthodoxSupport/]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12506/is-this-true Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:15:16 +0000 abrahamf 12506@/community/discussions
So, is this true? ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12487/saint-mary-apparations Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:00:05 +0000 copticuser20 12487@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12504/when Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:53:55 +0000 flexmd 12504@/community/discussions
"Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him." Revelation 12:7

Thank you in advance]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12430/apostles-or-disciples Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:39:20 +0000 peter_saad 12430@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12478/difference-in-katamares Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:49:57 +0000 bishoykhali 12478@/community/discussions The daily readings on the suscopts.org http://suscopts.org/readings/
are different from the readings on copticchurch.net (shown on tasbeha.org's homepage) http://www.copticchurch.net/classes/getLectionary.php

which one is correct?

thanks,

bishoy]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12313/more-than-one-pope Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:12:44 +0000 CopticFighter 12313@/community/discussions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wypbNYD6z2k&feature=related (The Patriarch isnt even Oriental Orthodox, so is he allowed to serve in the liturgy?), do we say papal hymns only for our Pope, or for both? Also, you know when only the Pope can hold a staff and no bishop? Would the visiting Pope/Patriarch be allowed to hold one, also?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12497/relics-in-the-coptic-church Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:05:35 +0000 Anthonypk7 12497@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12496/apparition-of-st-mary-in-alexandria Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:48:54 +0000 geomike 12496@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12492/anba-ruiess Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:19:11 +0000 kyrillos123 12492@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12481/deleted Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:32:12 +0000 Anthonypk7 12481@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12452/confession Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:36:02 +0000 elsi70x7 12452@/community/discussions
I would like to know, please, if a husband and wife can take confession together? Since they are two that become one; does this mean they can take confession together??]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12475/armor-of-god Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:58:52 +0000 churchbob 12475@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12468/coptic-quote Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:19:12 +0000 mark.naguib7 12468@/community/discussions Make sure to write it in Coptic letters and with the translation please

God bless]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12459/protect-political-and-religious-rights-in-egypt Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:36:19 +0000 flexmd 12459@/community/discussions protect political and religious rights in Egypt.

Today, 10/9/11, the Egyptian Army brutally attacked a peaceful protest in Cairo, Egypt, killing at least 24 civilians and injuring at least 300. In one case, a military tank ran over a protester's head, smashing it to pieces. Under the rule of Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), 12,000 Egyptians were sentenced to military court since last January. During Mubarak's rule, only 500 Egyptians were sentenced by military court. More churches were burned and the perpetrators un-sentenced under this military rule. Every year, the US government gives $1.3 billion to SCAF. US tax dollars are being used to fund a ruling army that is killing and oppressing the citizens of its own country. Use your influence and stand with the Egyptian people, not their oppressive military government

https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/!/petition/protect-political-and-religious-rights-egypt/BxTnvvdj?utm_source=wh.gov&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=shorturl

Please share with friends and family members. We need at least 25000]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12454/what-defines-a-martyr Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:55:32 +0000 peter_saad 12454@/community/discussions
So how do we know that the reason that they died was because they were Christian? How do we know the murderers didn't have a different motive? Were those men a part of those clashes out of anger towards the police? Were they honestly thinking about Christ when this was going on?

Don't get me wrong, I'm still very upset at the fact that they were killed, but I just feel like it's a strong assumption to make when we call them martyrs.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12392/spiritual-fathers-and-discipleship Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:01:46 +0000 12392@/community/discussions
I hope that this does not turn into a debate, and I hope that I personally don't make into such (I am a very argumentative person... Forgive me)

I feel (not know but feel) that within the Coptic Church in the land of immigration (as i personally have experienced it0 has lost a great sense of discipleship with the youth. I have begun to feel that the relationship between the fathers of confession and their children is becoming more of a work based relationship. Not much follow up exists on the problems. As Orthodox Christians, discipleship is important, as not only do we learn by seeing, but we often need someone to take a genuine interest in our deep spiritual life. I have begun to feel that priests are treateting every youth on the basis that all they want is to live a fun filled life, away from the church, and that confession is just another thing that must be done, but that there is little accommodation for those who want deep spirituality, and learning. I personally want a Spiritual father who is mainly full of the following:

1) Deep personal and Orthodox Spirituality. By this I mean that they understand the faith as revealed by the apostles and the gospels. Also, a deep prayer life, where they are so full of God's spirit that they can guide by his power. While i understand that their spiritualtiy does not concern me, it would be a plus to almost "feed" off their spirituality.

2) Someone who cares and understands me. I dont want to go list my sins, and then walk away with nothing more than an absolution. I want deep guidance that is so special. Not just the practical things, but the deep ideas of the orthdoox church.

Basically, I want to grow. If i cannot find this with my father now, should i ask them to change their method for me, should i switch to a different father, and if i switch, how do i know how they are.

I lack spirituality, and i want a SPIRITUAL FATHER. ie. someone who is spiritual and someone who is a father.

Looking to hear your thoughts on all of this.

-ReturnOrthodoxy]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12437/why-isn-t-hh-getting-involved Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:31:02 +0000 copticuser20 12437@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12449/apostles-on-the-iconostasis Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:23:33 +0000 CopticSoldier 12449@/community/discussions
I was wondering if someone could help me with obtaining a list of the apostles and their sequence on the iconostasis in the Coptic tradition.

Thanks in advance,

LiD]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12451/are-you-canadian-living-in-canada-we-have-free-laptops-for-you-for-4-months Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:28:38 +0000 prince4243 12451@/community/discussions https://www.freeaaronslaptop.com/

]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12444/monastic-clothing Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:21:03 +0000 andrew8345 12444@/community/discussions
I have a few questions regarding what monks wear. . .

1) When did the clothing become formalized?

2) Did they ever wear a white 'faragia', instead of black?

3) Is it true that the wearing the 'kolonsowa' is a modern practice initiated by HH Pope Shenouda III which was adopted from the Syrians? (I heard that no monks in Egypt used to wear this)

--- Any sources would be edifying as well.

Thank you in advance. ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12443/concerned-copts-mental-health Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:12:19 +0000 copticyouth86 12443@/community/discussions

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Cy]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12377/new-deacon-ordination Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:40:02 +0000 mteverett322 12377@/community/discussions On Sunday, I am scheduled to be ordained a chanter (the lowest diaconal rank).  I'm a bit nervous.  I'm a non-Egyptian Protestant convert to Orthodoxy and I've never witnessed an ordination before.  I'm not exactly sure what to expect.  Can anyone give me any advice/guidance/heads-up about what to expect?  If not, then please everyone pray for me!!
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12441/facing-the-east Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:40:42 +0000 childofaKing 12441@/community/discussions
Thanks. ]]>