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  • [quote author=andrew21091 link=topic=8319.msg106195#msg106195 date=1252693784] In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guil…
  • [quote author=Irini* link=topic=8041.msg103531#msg103531 date=1243355656] The first two words are abbreviations (you can tell by the lines on top of them) for: Isoos Pekhrestos, which means Jesus Christ. The other two say: Epshirie em Efnooti, which…
  • [quote author=PopeKyrillos link=topic=8028.msg103442#msg103442 date=1243005523] I haven't looked here for one but check it out, they might have it. http://coptictonia.tripod.com/ PK [/quote] Thank you for that suggestion :)  Unfortunately it seems…
  • I collect regional clothing and I would greatly enjoy owning an article that reflects a great heritage of the Christian faith (since I myself am a Christian).  Unfortunately I live in the US and the closest monastery is in California which is abou…
  • [quote author=Anthonypk7 link=topic=7914.msg102960#msg102960 date=1242087127] Dear Fr. Peter and I believe, I have a tonia with Pope Kyrillos on it, my grandma bought it from a convent. But if you can't wait, I found this website :http://www.heavenl…
  • Yes Father Peter, private daily prayers.
  • [quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=7923.msg102693#msg102693 date=1241678081] You could try searching on the Coptic Forums at www.coptichymns.net and searching for atonement, then you will pick up some fairly detailed discussions around the sub…
  • Thank you for that link.  Do any of you know of any works by contemporary abounas, bishops or popes concerning this topic? Blessings, Justin
  • I have been able to watch a few Coptic Orthodox baptisms, of both adults and children, and it is a beautiful picture of God's grace to his children. Blessings, Justin :)
  • Father Peter, Thank  you for that explanation! Blessings, Justin  :)
  • Minagir, Thank you for responding to my question.  Would you be able to give an example of an unchristian name that a believer has that would be grounds for them being given a name of the Church? And is everyone given this new name or just some? I…
  • Also, please bear with my ignorance of the doctrines of the Coptic Orthodox Church.  Tonight I am beginning to read the book Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church by Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty.
  • [quote author=Theophilus 1 link=topic=7888.msg102375#msg102375 date=1240959830] I think the following verses from Romans and James touch on this topic. Hopefully Fr. Peter or others with better understanding of our churches interpretation will expla…
  • [quote author=minagir link=topic=7888.msg102372#msg102372 date=1240957022] [quote author=JustinWilliams link=topic=7888.msg102365#msg102365 date=1240946053] Dear friends, What is the official stance of the Coptic Orthodox Church concerning the scop…