Coptic Orthodox Church - Tasbeha.org Community https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/coptic-orthodox-church/p36/feed.rss Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0000 Coptic Orthodox Church - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA I need Sermons By Fr Dawood Lam3i https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8004/i-need-sermons-by-fr-dawood-lam3i Sun, 17 May 2009 04:40:21 +0000 hany58 8004@/community/discussions I'm asking if anyone knows any websites that contain full sermons by Father Dawood Lam3i, If anyone knows please let me know ASAP

thanks ]]> Do you still question My love?~Jesus https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/2585/do-you-still-question-my-love-jesus Thu, 06 Oct 2005 09:00:29 +0000 Psalmist 2585@/community/discussions
Do You still Question My Love?

My Child:
With eternal love I have loved you, thus, I have protected you from many evil temptations that occupied you, and I had compassion upon you by My blessing and choice. I have granted you and given you wisdom, that guided you in intense situations, I took care of your matters, and granted you overwhelming happiness. I strengthened you when you were weak, and from many tribulations I have delivered you. I taught you, I have advised you, and still in front of Me, this is nothing. So do not thank Me for it, for My love demands that I do this for your sake.
You rejected me, swore at me, lied to me, thought evil against me, denied me in front of people, belittled Me in the eyes of My enemies. I was obedient in your sight, Yet you caused Me misery. You left My ways, you resisted Me, and made Me bare what I did not want from you. You made my sadness unutterable, and embarrassed Me in numerous situations. All this I will not count nor consider, for you did it out of ignorance and in unbelief.
I came down from My Kingdom taking the form of a servant, and became like man, and was found in Divinity. Like man, became hungry and could not find that which would fill me, when from Me came all the blessings. I was thirsty, and could not find the one to give Me drink, even though I created the seas. No place to lay My head, though I have created holes for foxes and the air for the birds.
I was saddened for you, and wept much for you, I suffered bitterly for your sake. And what did I get in the end? I was captured, and falsely accused, even though I committed no evil, and in My mouth no lie could be found.
They slapped Me, and with lashes torn at My body, and even My hair they grabbed with violence. They ripped My garment and mocked Me. They forced a crown of thorns on My head. They bowed to Me in mockery, they spit on My face and with a rod they hit Me on the head, till the thorns dug deep within my skull. AND ON THE WOOD OF SHAME THREW ME. They nailed My hands and My feet and lifted Me for all to see. And I was as a lamb who was slaughtered. Silent was I in front of all, and opened My mouth not as if I was cut out of the world and became like vapour. All My bones were separated. My heart became like a candle, melted among my emotions. They gave Me vinegar to drink, along with its bitter taste. They cursed Me, so I blessed them, and asked for their forgiveness and granted them mercy. All this I endured because I love you. Do you then question My love?
Come close and do not fear, give Me your heart and I will return it to you like new. Give Me your life, so that I may move you from darkness to the light and from death to life. I will make you a child of God and share My inheritance and My Kingdom with you. All this, so that your sadness may become joy, and give you hope, your worries into gains, and your fear into peace. I will put a new hymn in your mouth.
I will carry you, and in the days of hunger feed you. So do not worry or fear tonight, and you shall succeed in your path. You shall not be tormented in the process. And on your side thousands shall fall, and to your right dominions will tremble. FOR I AM WITH YOU. Therefore, I will deliver you, and carry you and bring you into My heart and I will put My left arm under your head, and My right arm will embrace you. I will guard you from him who hates good, and I will return his poison back to him and bring him under your feet. And thus, I shall conclude your life, with righteous days, blessed and joyful. And to My glory I will bring you. By My side you will find richness, and comfort and peace.
Do you still question My love?
Come now and do not reject my invitation this time, for I am waiting for you.
Your Love- Jesus.
]]> Whats's the Difference https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11230/whats-s-the-difference Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:12:55 +0000 PaulSamir 11230@/community/discussions Do they have different authorities?
]]> John 20:16- Rabboni? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11224/john-20-16-rabboni Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:25:58 +0000 copticuser20 11224@/community/discussions Technology In the Church https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11198/technology-in-the-church Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:03:24 +0000 egyboy 11198@/community/discussions
It almost seems like a requirement now that every church when it is being built, they get the Iconostasis put in and then the projectors and white screens right in front of them!!
Why is technology taking over our churches, there are some churches with not one book in them! some churches have a touchscreen on the Altar!!! why?
The Coptic Orthodox Church has been using books since books were invented.. so why the sudden change to the "latest and greatest" within the past few years??
i feel like soon we are going to have recorded liturgies just being played back on the church speakers every sunday. we wont need priests any more.. lol
ok maybe im exaggerating a bit.
but is my church the ONLY church that still uses books and does not have a projector and a white screen???
I think technology is not bad in itself, but it might not be a great help either. Is it really that difficult for churches to purchase liturgy books and Agpias? If they bought all of those books for the whole congregation it would probably cost less than the price of a projector and whitescreen.

does anyone else feel this way? or am i completely crazy?]]> Rehabilitation services within the church https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11218/rehabilitation-services-within-the-church Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:55:20 +0000 andrew8345 11218@/community/discussions
What is the COC doing to help those who are in sin?

We have no alcohol programs. Nothing for sex addicts. There is no outreach for homosexuals. No drug addiction programs. And the list could go on.

The Protestants have many of these services. Is it the role of the Orthodox church to have these services in place? Should we refer people to these services elsewhere? If the church should not be doing these things, why not? What else can we do? ]]> Coptic word https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11148/coptic-word Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:26:15 +0000 egyboy 11148@/community/discussions i wanted to ask if any of you coptic experts could please translate this phrase for me:) "The Class of 2012"

thanks

]]> If a priest or bishop has been excommunicated, can they still do the liturgy? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11213/if-a-priest-or-bishop-has-been-excommunicated-can-they-still-do-the-liturgy Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:38:01 +0000 Zoxsasi 11213@/community/discussions Obviously, no one may attend the liturgy, but can he still perform it and have the holy communion by himself??

Does him being excommunicated mean that he is no longer a priest?? Or is he still a priest but no longer part of the COC?

]]> Great Thursday help please!! https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11205/great-thursday-help-please Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:39:46 +0000 meshrky 11205@/community/discussions God bless]]> Coptic Church Funds https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11197/coptic-church-funds Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:14:46 +0000 pharoh123 11197@/community/discussions Matthew 16, Matthew 18 and John 20 https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11186/matthew-16-matthew-18-and-john-20 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:00:32 +0000 copt_believer 11186@/community/discussions Matthew 16:15-19
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
Matthew 18:18
Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
John 20:21-23
So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
1) My understanding is that the power to confer or to withhold forgiveness is the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Is this correct?

2) Since Jesus told the disciples "whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven", is it correct to say that the disciples also received the keys of the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus used these words "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven" in Matthew 16 to Peter but not in Matthew 18 to the disciples?

3) When were the keys given to Peter? Jesus says to Peter (in Matthew 16:19) "I will give you the keys", which seems like it can be interpreted to mean He will do so in future?

Were they given to Peter when Jesus said "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” in Matthew 16:19?

Or did Peter receive the keys later with the other disciples in Matthew 18:18?

Or after the Resurrection of Jesus in John 20:21-23

4) When Jesus told the disciples that “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven" in Matthew 18:18?

Did the disciples receive this power at that time or after the Resurrection of Jesus in John 20:21-23]]> To go outward we must go inward https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11151/to-go-outward-we-must-go-inward Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:31:29 +0000 CopticSoldier 11151@/community/discussions
I thought I would start a thread to kindle our evangelic spirit...

How do we stop judging and have the heart of the publican?

How do we stop misplaced criticisms like the apostles who followed after Judas criticising the woman who anointed you for burial under the pretence of helping the poor?

How do we stop being whitewashed tombs who endeavours to appear good in the eyes of others and not clean on the inside where God's Spirit dwells?

How do we follow after Christ's example when he spoke to the Samaritan woman with patience and mercy?

How do we follow Christ's immaculate example and not return evil for evil?

How do we follow the only instruction given to us in the our Father prayer and forgive my debts as my debts have been forgiven?

How do we have the wisdom to know the right time and way to defend and cleanse the temple?

How do we correct our brothers without giving way to anger or hypocrisy?

How do we take lowest seat at the table if we somehow manage to follow all of the commandments?

How do we understand that the greatest will not be the loudest or the cleverest but the one who is servant of all and the one who is the smallest in their own sight?

How do we follow Christ's commandment and not rejoice if we posses any gift such as knowledge, wisdom or learning but that our names are written in God's Kingdom?

How do we defend the truth and remain faithful in never denying God to our last breaths?

How do we live in readiness for Christ coming which will be like a thief in the night?

Glory be to God.

LiD]]> The Holy Mass https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11084/the-holy-mass Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:10:24 +0000 MShehata 11084@/community/discussions I am just wondering why we are supposed to only go around the altar holding the cross,
instead of the cross and the gospel together?
(When we go around the altar opposite to the priest in between the different readings)]]> Holy Oil vs Mayroon https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11177/holy-oil-vs-mayroon Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:35:08 +0000 copticuser20 11177@/community/discussions What does it mean when a Bishop or Pope... https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11170/what-does-it-mean-when-a-bishop-or-pope Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:27:56 +0000 Alleluia 11170@/community/discussions What does it Mean to Be Coptic Orthodox? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11126/what-does-it-mean-to-be-coptic-orthodox Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:40:22 +0000 lankyknight1990 11126@/community/discussions
I am a convert to the Coptic Orthodox Church. I was raised a pentecostal, but saw the errors of my church when studying some of the Church fathers writings.

A Question many people face is what does it mean when I say I am Coptic Orthodox?

Many people say that If your baptised Coptic Orthodox it makes you a Copt, i consider this Hogwash.

What am I?

I am an Australian Orthodox Christian. I attend a Coptic Orthodox Church because They Hold the keys of Salvation. I will never be a Copt, I am an Australian.

What frustrates me is that alot of those raised in the Church Confuse the Rite (Coptic) with the Culture (Copt). Its a problem which is causing alot of converts to stumble.

What are your thoughts?]]> I AM SICK OF EGYPTIANS! https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11114/i-am-sick-of-egyptians Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:54:11 +0000 Ioannes 11114@/community/discussions
I am tired of constantly complaining to people at church about making the church more welcoming to non-believers, and I am shut down. I DO HAVE experience as an atheist and as a protestant I DO KNOW more than Abouna in these areas, that IS a fact. So why am I not listened to? Well the only reason I can think is because nobody actually DOES care. Can anyone tell how enraged I am?!

I dare anyone to post, because I am looking to shred the first smart ass to make a stupid defense of this kind of behavior. ]]> Sacrament of Baptism https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11101/sacrament-of-baptism Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:50:57 +0000 MShehata 11101@/community/discussions I am just wondering why we completely immerse a baby in water during baptism,
and why does the Catholic church just pour the water over the babies head]]> Possible to change between Oriental Orthodox Churches? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11091/possible-to-change-between-oriental-orthodox-churches Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:55:58 +0000 copt_believer 11091@/community/discussions If so, how?

2) Similarly, does anyone know if it is possible change (for whatever reason, maybe social, cultural etc) from Coptic Orthodox to Syrian Orthodox (or Armenian Orthodox)?
If so, how?
]]> Father Peter, Please Reply https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11090/father-peter-please-reply Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:49:33 +0000 copt_believer 11090@/community/discussions Father Peter,

I hope this is not inappropriate. I just wanted to get your attention, make a quick request and send you a reminder as I am not sure how often you check your personal messages :)

I have sent you several questions via personal message, the first one was dated 25 May 2010, but I don't think you answered any of them yet  :( I am not sure why. I would very much appreciate your answers to them, especially the ones regarding marriage and the one that I sent today (but also the other ones).

I just wanted to remind you of my questions and request that you please answer them for me  :)

Hope you can help.
God bless

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http://tasbeha.org/content/community/index.php/topic,10983.0.html

Father Peter,

I posted this in the 'Faith Issues' section but thought I would post it in the 'Personal Issues' and in the 'Coptic Orthodox Church' sections as well in case you didn't come across it.]]> Amazing voice https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10814/amazing-voice Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:26:58 +0000 ebnyasoo3 10814@/community/discussions
I was wonder if anyone knows where can I get a liturgy for this Abona.
image

Thanks.
God bless.]]> Father Peter video on the Eucharist - Part 1 https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11011/father-peter-video-on-the-eucharist-part-1 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:42:16 +0000 peterfarrington 11011@/community/discussions
I have used Youtube to host it at present and you can see it here on my Orthodox Mission blog..

http://orthodox-mission.blogspot.com/

Do pray for this ministry. I certainly need your prayers, but I also need the support of more Orthodox friends to be able to set aside time to create these videos, and other resources.

God bless

Father Peter]]> Not allowed to go to Jerusalem? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11066/not-allowed-to-go-to-jerusalem Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:34:05 +0000 copticuser20 11066@/community/discussions Are there Atrocities committed by the Coptic Orthodox Church?? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10916/are-there-atrocities-committed-by-the-coptic-orthodox-church Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:59:18 +0000 Zoxsasi 10916@/community/discussions
I'm trying to find atrocities committed by the Coptic Orthodox Church - yet I cannot find anything.

OK... our priests/bishops aren't perfect, but as far as I know, we were not part of the crusades - we didnt have a military, nor political presence - did we??

Can someone kindly confirm this?

Even during the reign of Saint Constantine, he even himself persecuted our Church by excommunicating our 22nd Patriarch, and unwittingly he gave the Arians a chance to spread their heresies.

For example - one could say the Roman Catholic Vs Protestant wars are atrocities.
The Crusades
The Inquisition..

But where in our history have we done anything like this??

My apologies for this title.. please feel free to change it if you want, but as I said, I cannot find anything. The reason is because the COC has never and will never be involved in politics.

]]> Liturgy of the Presanctified https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/11006/liturgy-of-the-presanctified Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:27:54 +0000 PopeKyrillos 11006@/community/discussions
How does the OOC view this practice? I would've never guessed that the EO would preserve the body on the altar throughout the weekdays in lent. As Coptic people, we always consume the body entirely after any liturgy. It's such a bizarre practice. Does this present any issues with unity between the EO and the OO?

PK ]]> Abouna Fanous أبونا فانوس https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6433/abouna-fanous-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B3 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:23:18 +0000 coptic pharoah 6433@/community/discussions
God Bless

Coptic Pharaoh]]> Orthodox Mission blog https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10790/orthodox-mission-blog Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:33:41 +0000 peterfarrington 10790@/community/discussions
Do please visit it and read what I am writing.

When I update it I will probably post a note here to say that there is more information.

http://orthodox-mission.blogspot.com/

God bless

Father Peter]]> Circuit and Litany https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10928/circuit-and-litany Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:38:49 +0000 Cyril97 10928@/community/discussions
There is this one deacon that is very respected in my church and that know the rites well.
During, the Incense Circuit, he only holds the cross.
In this link, this is said to be O.K, a little indirectly.
... on the opposite side of the altar is the deacon who holds the cross and responds.
I assume this is correct !?!
He also hold the cross and stands outside the altar when he responds (not only when he responds)
He is never in the altar unless abouna is with him. I asked him once he said, no deacon can be in the altar without abouna.
Is this proper rites?
Also, I know that there are continual changes/updates in something called the "magma7".
Where can I inform myself about these changes?
God bless, Pray for me,

Cyril]]> Difference of Lord's Prayer and Cross Prayer https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10980/difference-of-lord-s-prayer-and-cross-prayer Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:21:40 +0000 copticuser20 10980@/community/discussions Great Schism https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/10992/great-schism Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:49:26 +0000 copticuser20 10992@/community/discussions