https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/coptic-orthodox-church/p32/feed.rss Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:44:20 +0000 Coptic Orthodox Church - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12269/the-ark-of-the-covenant Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:17:56 +0000 ForeverYours 12269@/community/discussions so i've been wondering about this sacred part of the old testament- the ark of the covenant. i have a few qs, and i'd love to hear some of your thoughts/inquiries about this topic.
does our church believe that the Ethiopian Church is in possession of the ark?

does the destruction of Solomon's temple, which had contained the ark, perhaps signify that it is obsolete, being that it was after Christ's coming (and Christ is our new temple)?

why were only priests of the Levi tribe allowed to carry it?

i was watching a video about the ark and it mentioned a story of a man who was carrying the ark. the man (probably a priest) simply put his hand on the ark because he thought it would tilt over and was suddenly consumed by fire. i don't know how credible this story is or if it's legend, but why would God do that?

why was there manna in the ark? what's the significance of putting bread in it? i read somewhere that if represented Christ as the bread of life. however, if bread eventually rots, then wouldn't it rot in the ark?

]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11932/praying-different-liturgies Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:01:52 +0000 copticuser20 11932@/community/discussions

Can priests pray a different liturgy if they are in a different church?

For example,

Father Paphnotious Malek (I tried to pick an obvious coptic name) goes to an Eritrean Orthodox church. Is Father Paphnotious allowed to pray their liturgy or can he only take Communion with them?

Thanks!]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12268/looking-for-some-books Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:59:04 +0000 PaNo5 12268@/community/discussions
My father is looking for a chain of Pope Shenouda's books which are: Iman (Faith), Ragah(Couldn't translate it), Mahamba (Love)... I'd appreciate it if you could help me find em in Arabic language! He's been looking for em a while now.

Thanks in advance and May God bless you all!]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12256/shoria Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:50:13 +0000 toitoi 12256@/community/discussions
I wanted to ask you what are the moments during the mass where the deacon has to bring the "shoria"(censor) to the priest.

Thanks]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12246/adding-to-the-liturgy Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:15:15 +0000 copticuser20 12246@/community/discussions

Also, why don't we add Saints to the commermoration? The only female saint is Saint Mary unless the priest adds more.

Please note that by me saiyng "we", I mean the church, the elders, etc. Not us tasbeha.org people!]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12159/coptic-orthodox-patrological-theology Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:57:23 +0000 Patrological Theology 12159@/community/discussions
We want to make you aware of a patristics group we started in July of 2011.  The group is Coptic Orthodox Patrological Theology (COPT).  We aim to discuss Coptic Orthodox theology through the lens of the Church Fathers.

We read books/treatises from the Fathers, then discuss them at meetings held via telephone or other remote conferencing (so that participants are not limited by any geographic region).

The co-founders of the group were motivated by a lecture by Fr. Tadros Malaty.  In it, he talked about how knowledge of theology in the Coptic community is (and has recently been) on the decline.  He said back in the 50s when the "Sunday School Movement" (the era of Pope Shenouda and other theologians like him) was on the rise, it had not been integrated into the Church.  To the extent that when a group of youths would go to church to hold a meeting, they would have to hold their meeting outside.

As the leaders of the Sunday School Movement became clergy, the movement was integrated into the Church.  At first, this resulted in a great revival of knowledge in the Coptic community.  Eventually, however, all the responsibility was shifted to the priest.  If someone questioned the Church, he would be directed to the priest.  If someone questioned a doctrine, he would be directed to the priest.  Naturally, the priest(s) of any one church could not handle all of this and knowledge started dwindling.

We've always had an interest in theology, and we felt we should do something after hearing Fr. Tadros Malaty, so we decided to organize COPT.  Please visit our website and facebook page to learn more about us if you are interested.  We've held 4 meetings thus far, and we are reading and discussing St. Basil's "On the Holy Spirit" in our next three meetings (first one to be on August 31).

COPT Website
COPT Facebook Page
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12223/archbishops-in-the-coptic-church Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:54:51 +0000 PopeKyrillos 12223@/community/discussions
I have been wondering recently why the Coptic Church does not have Archbishops? Originally, I thought the rank was just randomly created by the Catholic church then realized that most other Orthodox (EO and OO) have them. I know people say the Pope is the Archbishop but thats not really explaining it. Other people say that we have metropolitan bishops, however, that rank isn't really above a bishop. It's more just respect for a senior bishop or a bishop of a large city such as the Giza.

PK ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12238/killahbeez Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:02:36 +0000 Arabela789 12238@/community/discussions Style and the City
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Frida]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12226/cremation Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:38:09 +0000 Zoxsasi 12226@/community/discussions
What is the official COC view on cremation?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9436/british-orthodox-liturgy Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:35:08 +0000 copticuser20 9436@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12200/our-church-and-roman-catholic-sacraments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:36:21 +0000 Severian 12200@/community/discussions
Peace.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12181/is-there-a-2004-synodal-decision-for-diptych Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:45:11 +0000 minademian 12181@/community/discussions
Mods/admins, please move this topic if it's not in the right area. I haven't been on this site for 7 years.

I was trained to not chant the full text of the response "Erepou esmou ethouab" ('May their holy blessings',barakathom) after the priest finishes the diptych and has mentioned the names of congregation members who have departed. Rather, I would then start the response at "Doxa ci kyrie".

Recently, a fellow chanter told me that this is no longer valid and that there is a 2004 decision from the Holy Synod that says that we must say the full text of the response, regardless of the diptych, because that response is for the saints and not the congregation members whom have passed...

Does anyone know if this is true or not, or if someone has heard or been taught the same as me and was corrected?

I know the Synodal decisions are unfortunately not documented and published.. but I'm banking on something being known.

thanks muchly

Midiane.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12193/historical-relations-between-the-coptic-russian-orthodox-churches Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:51:44 +0000 Severian 12193@/community/discussions
I laid the foundations for an approximation effusions between the Coptic Church and ours only by confining the Coptic patriarch. On behalf of the truth, I would have said firmly that St. Synod of all the Russias had sent to His Holiness with the good news that the Synod and with him the entire Russian Church does not consider him and bishops and priests under his or her flock, as Monophysite heretics (sic), but recognizes them as brothers in faith and the ceremonies of divine service, despite a small difference in religious rites does not break the unity of faith and charity. Synod of all the Russias had sent to His Holiness with the good news that the Synod and with him the entire Russian Church does not consider him and bishops and priests under his or her flock, as Monophysite heretics (sic), but recognizes them as brothers in faith and the ceremonies of divine service, despite a small difference in religious rites does not break the unity of faith and charity. I would have said in my book on the dogmas and rituals of the Copts, the evening prayer, midnight, morning, every hour, that are common to both, I would have hired all their four liturgies that not differ from ours by their sense and their dogma, I'd have reminded them that are celebrated in the same sacraments and the same rules are observed SS. I would have said in my book on the dogmas and rituals of the Copts, the evening prayer, evening, morning, every hour, that are common to both, I would have hired all their four liturgies that not differ from ours by their sense and their dogma, I'd have reminded them that are celebrated in the Sacraments and the same rules are observed SS. Apostles and the Ecumenical Councils of Nicea and Constantinople, " the same veneration of icons approved by the 7th Ecumenical Council, I would have explained that, like them, we curse the heresy of Nestor and Eutychus, and the the 4th Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon's teaching contained St. Cyril of Alexandria on the personality of the Man-God and I speak in his own words to him [St. Cyril], I would have persuaded him to send a message to our St. Synod and to express that all the Egyptian Church and also profess since ancient times, for their heart and mouth, the Nicene Creed Constantinople and without any addition or alteration, they anathématisent heresy of Nestor and Eutychus and believe that Jesus Christ, the only son of the living God is perfect God and perfect man in which the nature of the Godhead and the nature of humanity Vees are conserved without being con-fused . indivisible, immutable - and finally [I would have advised him] to ask for strong prayers are addressed to God, and [he asked] the protection of the Church and the Russian Empire to Christianity in Egypt dwindling. This message would have crowned my work as a missionary in Egypt. As a messenger of good news, sent by our Synod, I would have requested that the crown of the Coptic Patriarch. As his friend, I would have advised him to come to Jeru salem all our rituals and our catechism [language] Arab and think about sending young Copts in Russia for the study of sacred architecture, the paint [icons] and all kinds of science. " Apostles and the Ecumenical Councils of Nicea and Constantinople, "the same veneration of icons approved by the 7th Ecumenical Council, I would have explained that, like them, we curse the heresy of Nestor and Eutychus, and the the 4th Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon's teaching contained St. Cyril of Alexandria on the personality of the Man-God and I speak in his own words to him [St. Cyril], I would have persuaded him to send a message to our St. Synod and to express that all the Egyptian Church and also profess since ancient times, for their heart and mouth, the Creed ited Constantinople and without any addition or alteration, they anathématisent heresy of Nestor and Eutychus and believe that Jesus Christ, the only son of the living God is perfect God and perfect man in which the nature of the Godhead and the nature of humanity vees are conserved without being con-fused. indivisible, immutable - and finally [I would have advised him] to ask for strong prayers are addressed to God, and [he asked] the protection of the Church and the Russian Empire to Christianity in Egypt dwindling. This message would have crowned my work as a missionary in Egypt. As a messenger of good news, sent by our Synod, I would have requested that the crown of the Coptic Patriarch. As his friend, I would have advised him to come to Jeru salem all our rituals and our catechism [language] Arab and think about sending young Copts in Russia for the study of sacred architecture, the paint [icons] and all kinds of Science. "
http://eocf.free.fr/copte_russe.htm http://eocf.free.fr/copte_russe.htm

The translation was from Google translate so it's not that great.

Discuss!]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/1418/eskharoun Mon, 04 Apr 2005 13:35:36 +0000 fadidanial 1418@/community/discussions
Anyone know where I can find information on Abba Eskhyron. He is listed in the Commemoration of Saints, but I can't find anything on his life. I've also seen it spelled Eskharoun or Eskharon. Thanks!]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12021/living-saints Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:21:27 +0000 liftmyheart 12021@/community/discussions I know of Abouna Makary Younan (got to see him, wonderful)]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12157/where-did-enoch-and-elijah-go-if-the-gates-of-paradise-were-closed-to-everyone Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:29:19 +0000 churchbob 12157@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12173/prayer-for-the-dead Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:51:12 +0000 henrik.hank 12173@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12028/can-someone-please-find-with-me-some-answers-about-st-mary Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:18:04 +0000 Tenacpi esna onkh 12028@/community/discussions
What proves that St. Mary was poor? like 3 things?

how long did Mary stayed at Elizabeth? and then where did she return back? What verses from the bible states so?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11888/god-s-existence Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:07:18 +0000 Copticdeacon 11888@/community/discussions I am taking a Public Speaking class which is also known as a speech class and our final speech has to be a persuasive speech and has to be 7 mins long. I chose the topic of proving that God does exist. I was wondering if you all could help me. This is a 7 min. speech so i would probably be able to talk about 1 point and what do you think it should be? ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12011/speaking-in-tongues Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:44:02 +0000 bigwayne275 12011@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12093/the-feast-of-the-transfiguration Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:20:23 +0000 copticuser20 12093@/community/discussions
And just a random question...
Where did Enoch and Elijah go if the gates of Paradise were closed to everyone?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12030/when-to-wear-tonias Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:02:13 +0000 copticuser20 12030@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12053/amen-alleluia-hymn Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:15:30 +0000 Anthonypk7 12053@/community/discussions
Can you guys tell me the different responses that come after "Ten-osh e-vol engo emmos je o pen-Shois Esos Pekhrestos" and what times of year they come in? Our church always messes up at that part, and I wanna know for the next Liturgy. Coptic-English would help the most :)

GBU All,
Je Nai Nan]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12032/groups-protest-muslim-prayers-at-toronto-public-school Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:40:48 +0000 kyrollos faheem 12032@/community/discussions
I am posting this in every category so everyone can get a chance to see this and vote!

Recently, there have been groups that protested that Muslim prayers should be held in public schools, beginning with Valley Park Middle School in Toronto, Canada. With your vote, we can stop it in Canada and prevent it from spreading to the United States. Please vote to prevent this from happening and forward it to all of your friends and relatives. The voting option is on the right hand side of the article.

http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/144877--groups-protest-muslim-prayers-at-toronto-public-school

Thank you very much and take care.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12012/talking-about-fasting Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:14:08 +0000 egyboy 12012@/community/discussions I have a question that has been bugging me for quite some time. Is it ok to diverge away from telling people we are fasting? Like during lunch at work or school when people see you not eating or not eating meat and dairy, If they ask why we are not eating is it wrong to just say im not hungry or something along those lines. I see muslims talk about how they are fasting and they show it off a bit and then people get sympathetic (blughhh). I dont want sympathy! I want prayers! Our Lord told us to not appear to men to be fasting, so how can we balance not telling people but yet keeping our fast without lying?

please pray for me.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/12002/tasbeha Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:59:35 +0000 liftmyheart 12002@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11999/live-nation-x-new-era-59fifty-fitted-hat-lil-wayne Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:58:52 +0000 Finger751 11999@/community/discussions The Hundreds Santa Monica Store Exclusives
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]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11988/orthodox-name-days Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:04 +0000 Zoxsasi 11988@/community/discussions
As you all probably know, the Greek Orthodox Church, and their faithful, celebrate 2 birthdays:

* The day they were born, and
* The day they were baptised on.

Do we do this in the Coptic Orthodox Church?

If not - why not? Surely our baptism is important!? No?

Is there any chance of us restarting this??

I think the Greek Orthodox Church, what they do is they even call it a Name Day - i.e. the name of the saint whose feast it is on the day you were born.

Finally, can someone tell me where I can find the Coptic Saints feast days??

Thanks]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11985/engagement-during-fasting Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:18:49 +0000 mna2011 11985@/community/discussions
I would appreciate help from anyone that knows this.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11944/our-mother-st-mary Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:38:55 +0000 andrew8345 11944@/community/discussions
As the Fast of St. Mary approaches I believe it will be edifying to prepare ourselves by getting to know more about our Heavenly Mother.

If I may begin:

1) There isn't much mention of St. Mary in the Gospels, let alone mention of her interaction with the disciples. My question is: What was her role in Jesus' ministry? Was she with Him at all times?

2) Did St. Mary give birth with or without pain?

3) Does anyone know anything about the etymology of the name Mary?

Please post any books/articles/media/questions/comments that might be helpful.

Thanks. ]]>