By Fr. Antonios Kaldas - Parish Priest from Archangel Michael & St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, Sydney, Australia. Eastern and Western Christians agree that sin separates humanity from God and that Christ reversed that separation. But what is sin, and what did Christ do to reverse it? That is where they disagree. This article looks at... Continue Reading →
Below are some great Coptic Orthodox Websites Orthodox Resources and personal blog of Abouna Moses Samaan Abouna Peter Farrington’s Blog Discovering Orthodoxy by Abouna Peter Farrington Abouna Antonios Kaldas' Blog LA Coptic Diocese - Orthodoxy LA Coptic Diocese – Resources The Coptic Church Review Orthodox Christian Quotes Abouna Tadros Malaty Biblical Commentaries Orthodox Audio Sermons... Continue Reading →
By Fr. Antonios Kaldas - Parish Priest from Archangel Michael & St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, Mount Druitt, Australia. One of the criticisms of the Orthodox Churches that is often raised is that it has a rigid hierarchical and even patriarchal structure, a hierarchy of patriarchs, bishops, priests and deacons who run everything in the church,... Continue Reading →
By Matthew George Despite being a blessing and a privilege, the role of a deacon is not one of superiority or entitlement. The position of a deacon is one of responsibility, service and duty, earned through virtue and labour. This article will give a brief overview of what is expected of a deacon and how... Continue Reading →
By Matthew George The order of the deaconate forms one side of the triangle of priesthood, which is made up of: The order of deacons The order of priests The order of bishops Within the order of deacons exist five discrete ranks, to each of which is traditionally assigned specific duties to perform in the... Continue Reading →
By Fr. Peter Farrington – St. George Ministry – Coptic Mission Communities in the UK. I would like to consider the dogmatic aspects of Sin, Death and the Fall which are the basis of man’s estrangement from God, and the cause of our needing a Saviour. We will look at these different aspects in turn, and... Continue Reading →
By Fr. Peter Farrington – St. George Ministry – Coptic Mission Communities in the UK. It seems to me, from my study of St Cyril and St Severus (which I am not suggesting is comprehensive), that the Anselmian notion of Penal Substitution is very far from their own Orthodox teaching. Indeed I do not believe it... Continue Reading →
By Dr. Rodolph Yanney, M.D. Christians throughout the centuries have confessed the Lord Jesus as Saviour, but what does this really mean? In both the Old and New Testaments, God is the Saviour; salvation is a result of his saving act (Ex. 3:8, 5:23; & 12:27; Ps. 44:3,4; Is 43:11, 60:16, 61:10; Hab. 3:13 &... Continue Reading →
By Otto F. A. Meinardus, Ph.D.* Within the context of the theology and piety of the Copts the heavenly host occupies an important place. There are the seven archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Suriel, Zedekiel, Serathiel, and Ananiel. They are the seven spirits of God (Rev. 4:5). Furthermore, the Holy Scriptures mention the seraphim with their... Continue Reading →
By Dr. Rodolph Yanney. “And lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” (Matt. 28: 20) “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Rev.. 22: 20) The Holy Trinity and the Eucharist The phrase ‘Presence of God in the Eucharist’ is usually taken to express the real presence of... Continue Reading →
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