[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
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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…
[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…
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 :)
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…
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[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…