https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/coptic-orthodox-church/p33/feed.rss Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:28:54 +0000 Coptic Orthodox Church - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11911/tasbeha-from-down-under Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:02:20 +0000 G.J.I 11911@/community/discussions I'm hoping that the Admins from tasbeha.org will post it up as it is 2 very complete Tasbehas sung predominately in English and Coptic and there is some Arabic, most of the long tunes are included.

it would be great to if we can get some tasbeha recordings from all over the world, like australia, italy, germany, more from the states...

download here for individual files, under St Mark Tasbeha 1 and St Mark Tasbeha 2:

http://cid-4a98a4404168acc2.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public

or download zip files from here:

http://cid-62d2f30a3d1ae2d8.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/PUBLIC]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11943/church-tradition Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:34:09 +0000 Viv 11943@/community/discussions
I'm writting a paper and I was wondering if there was anyone who could direct me to a written version of our church's tradition?

I know it off by heart, like most of you, but I need a place to cite the information, as this is for a school paper.

thanks a ton :)]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11887/mass-or-liturgy Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:54:08 +0000 imikhail 11887@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11904/saint-paul-the-first-hermit Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:09:18 +0000 Antonious 11904@/community/discussions
Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲡⲁⲩⲗⲉ

I know the first part is Abba, what is the second part transliterated into English?

(My Coptic is almost non-existent, but I'd like to change that).

Peace and Grace,
Antonious


]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11880/strugle Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:10:33 +0000 Smirser 11880@/community/discussions My old friend who lernd others  religions thinks that only orthodox cristianity reveals all tricks of devil.
My question"is it nessessary to know all these tircks or it is inuf  have truth and follow 10 rules of Convent"]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11780/a-question-about-nationality Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:18:47 +0000 Antonious 11780@/community/discussions
This might be a silly question, but here it goes...

I am considering attending a Coptic Orthodox Church near my home (in the US). This would be the first time I ever attended any Orthodox Church. I am American born and not Egyptian. Do you think this will be accepted? I don't know if the congregation is mostly Egyptian and if so, will they perhaps view me as an oddity. :)

Or is it more common then I think to have a non-Egyptian attending a Coptic Church?

I would be interested in hearing from anyone else who may have gone through a similar process (i.e. you are American or European, non-Egyptian, but felt led to the Coptic Church).

I would also be interested in hearing from Copts themselves. Do you welcome all to your Church?

Antonious
]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10534/proposed-union-of-coptic-orthodox-with-greeks-in-1861 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:14:28 +0000 peterfarrington 10534@/community/discussions
I know the general, summary information of the proposed union between the Greeks and Copts in Egypt during the Patriarchate of Cyril IV, and about his murder in 1861.

But does anyone have access to detailed information, in Arabic I guess, from the period which describes what was actually proposed. I understand that when the Greek patriarch went outside Egypt he left his own community in the care of Patriarch Cyril IV.

Where can I find very detailed information about all of this?

Father Peter ]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10456/are-copts-anti-semetic Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:46:16 +0000 Melchoir 10456@/community/discussions Hi guys!

I wonder if you've already talked on this subject. I found this very interesting:

The president and founder of "Voice of the Copts", Dottore Architetto Ashraf Ramelah, made the following apeal:


"Regarding Public demonstration of Copts on January 9, 2011 in Milan, Italy We are appalled at the Copts’ rejection of fellow protesters who were draped in the Israeli national flag as a show of solidarity with Israel and the Jews.

We strongly condemn the actions of those Coptic Christians (mostly immigrants living in Italy) against the Italian citizens who joined them for the same fight against a common enemy.

This display of anti-Semitism has no place in our struggle for freedom in the world today.

Voice of the Copts stands together with the Jews of Israel and Jews around the world to confront the vicious attacks stemming from a religious and political ideology aimed against each and every one of us who are non-Muslim.

Furthermore, as Christians we stand upon the Biblical precept that we are grafted into the promises of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, a legacy which serves as the basis of our support of the Jews and their inheritance, and we join with them in their suffering. 　

Those of us who live in Egypt or have loved ones there may in fear or ignorance act out against the Jews, but these sentiments are in no way right or acceptable and will surely lead to devastating results for Copts, politically and religiously.

In addition, as Israel is a sovereign state recognized by the entire world, including the Egyptian regime, Copts have a choice to either align themselves with Islamic hatred or to align themselves with the official stance of their government. There is absolutely no justification for the former, for even if this position actually serves to reduce the Islamic bomb attacks, shootings and kidnappings which take place regularly against Copts, which it clearly does not, it is unconscionable. 　

We thank God for Israel, the one free democratic country within the Middle East. We pray for their prosperity and safe-keeping. May America and European countries continue to support and strengthen Israel! "

What do you guys think?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9421/coptic-orthodox-church-in-belgium Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:47:50 +0000 Zoxsasi 9421@/community/discussions
I tried to find on the internet the address of our Coptic Orthodox Church in Belgium, but I could not find it. Nothing came up. I used to live in Belgium many years ago, and there was nothing here then.

Does anyone know of the closest Coptic Orthodox Church to me if I am in Brussels?

Thanks]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11844/holding-the-cross-and-candle-before-during-communion Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:18:47 +0000 Anthonypk7 11844@/community/discussions
I was wondering if someone can tell me about what to do when holding the candle, the veil, and the cross before and during communion.

Like are the people holding them supposed to walk in front of Abouna, facing the Holy Sacrements, or behind Abouna, I heard both

On which side are you supposed to stand next to Abouna as he distributes the Holy Body (right side or left side ??)

Any other things like that would help alot :)


Thanks Guys

God Bless You !]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11364/standard-agpeya Sun, 01 May 2011 20:56:21 +0000 Timothym 11364@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11840/coptic-history-resources Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:40:32 +0000 SilentOne 11840@/community/discussions
While I have a couple more resources, I am focusing on just a couple right now: Severus Ibn al-Muqaffa's History of the Coptic Patriarchs and Iris Habib Elmasry's The Story of the Copts. If anyone has a modern source based on their research, or even something much older that would be very beneficial.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11769/the-christmas-must-be-29-kiahk-why-is-it-28-this-year Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:48:22 +0000 Tenacpi esna onkh 11769@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11831/question-on-the-incarnation Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:58:44 +0000 christine0820 11831@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8584/virgin-mary-apparition Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:26 +0000 sodr2 8584@/community/discussions


What do you guys think?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10621/orthodox-ebooks Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:31:33 +0000 Ioannes 10621@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11760/how-would-the-coc-react-to-religiously-offensive-decisions Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:32:19 +0000 Hezekiel 11760@/community/discussions
Lightening,Imikahail (many thanks for your reply on the end of Satan's access to heaven) and Cephas,thank you for all your insights in the thread "Did Adam really know what death is?". For some reason,the thread is in the invisible mode. I can only access it by clicking on my name to see my last posting.


New York state voted 'aye' on gay marriage. But,the issue caused a rift between the Roman Archbishop and the governor of NY who happens to be a Catholic.The Archbishop of NY and his allies from the Vatican are contemplating of denying the governor of NY from receiving holy communion to punish him for his support of marriage equality and misleading the faithful. Never minding the hypocrisy that is rampant in the Catholic church, church and state in the US are officially kept as separate entities.

However,my question is how would the COC or HG Bishop David or other general US bishops react, if the governor happened to be a Copt who would just follow his political party's line and policy  (rather than his own) and supports an issue that is religiously offensive and serious sin in the sight of God? Would they be facing some sort of canonical consequences?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11826/english-liturgy-of-st-basil Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:11:46 +0000 markh113 11826@/community/discussions
Does anyone have a solid pure english recording of the Liturgy of St. Basil? I'm basically looking for good recordings of all the deacon responses throughout the Liturgy of the Believers in English. I hope no one takes this the wrong way, but I'm specifically looking for recordings of how the responses are ACTUALLY supposed to sound (i.e. no little children responding in monotone, etc. etc.). Thanks!

In Christ,
Mark]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11820/original-sin Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:55:46 +0000 Meena_Ameen 11820@/community/discussions
This raises another question, those who believe in original sin believe that the purpose of baptism is to wash away this original sin (certain priests in our church are also teaching this)... I need an answer from th early church fathers on what EXACTLY is the purpose of baptism, and why Christ made it necessary for salvation.

God Bless]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11704/what-monasteries-are-the-hardest-to-visit Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:56:15 +0000 Sudani 11704@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11777/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%8A Sun, 03 Jul 2011 01:56:48 +0000 flexmd 11777@/community/discussions
I would like to download "el kholagy "الخولاجي arabic on my IPad and I would appreciate if any one provide the link in PDF.

Thanks]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11767/resources-for-history-of-orthodox-church Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:37:22 +0000 jfarag92 11767@/community/discussions https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11754/coptic-church Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:07:05 +0000 Amdah 11754@/community/discussions If someone can explain the meaning of the four columns of the altar and the dome above the altar and the meaning of the candles that are supposed to be behind the altar and why they should be made from special material( i think beeswax or something) and the meaning of korsee el kas and the meaning of how the altar is set up for liturgical use(Like why the Lafayef are put in the certain way they are.
If there are also any books that explain this stuff in ENGLISH please post the link thanks
God bless :)]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11574/why-do-we-kiss-abona-s-hand Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:06:15 +0000 ebnyasoo3 11574@/community/discussions
Thanks in advance.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11744/coptic-baptism-before-marriage Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:50:45 +0000 delalik 11744@/community/discussions
Thank you.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11658/liturgical-months Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:56:30 +0000 henrik.hank 11658@/community/discussions In the Catholic church they have liturgical months dedicated to different holy.... June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart and then July is dedicated to the Precius Blood. Do Copts have months dedicated to different holy...or what is your tradition?]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11662/philokalia Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:37:30 +0000 orthodox4ever 11662@/community/discussions
Thank You]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11680/fasting-the-apostle-s-fast Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:01:55 +0000 gregorytheSinner 11680@/community/discussions
Since the Apostles Fast isn't considered a 'major/'Lordly' fast, does that mean [aside from Weds and Fri] that the weekday fasting should be without abstinence [like the weekend fast?]]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11673/new-wikipedia-entry-for-muallim-ibrahim-ayad Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:29:47 +0000 pharaoh123 11673@/community/discussions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibrahim_Ayad
It would be great if those who have knowledge can edit the entry until there is a complete bio.]]> https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11637/matthew-3-16 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:51:07 +0000 Hezekiel 11637@/community/discussions
I am reading the Bible from A-Z.

In Matthew 3:16, the bible says:

"As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him".

The icon of the feast of the Pentecost shows the Holy Spirit as a dove.Some Eastern Orthodox Icons depict the Father as an old bearded man.But why is the Holy Spirit always depicted as a dove? I heard a reference to Noah's dove, but I am not sure if that is that correct explanation.Anyone? ]]>