By Matthew Saadalla. An article that defends the use and veneration of icons in the Church against the three main iconoclastic arguments. Written by Matthew Saadalla, and edited by Bishoy Kamal Rofail. Iconography of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Theotokos Virgin Mary, and the saints who have died in the faith, stands as a great... Continue Reading →
By Alexander A-Malek “In My name… they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover” (Mk. 16:17,18). Illness and suffering have always been among the gravest problems confronted in human life. In illness, man experiences his powerlessness, his limitations, and his finitude. Every illness may make us glimpse death. Illness may lead... Continue Reading →
This article presents the Christian understanding of marriage, based on St. John Chrysostom’s homilies. Although he lived in the 4th and early 5th centuries, yet his teachings are pertinent to every generation and present the best understanding of what a Christian marriage should be like. The general Orthodox Christian view is that God created humanity... Continue Reading →
By Antoun Rezk – Chanter (Epsaltos) in the Coptic Orthodox Church. What Deification Is and Is Not (from the Orthodox Study Bible) “What deification is not. When the Church calls us to pursue godliness, to be more like God, this does not mean that human beings become divine. We do not become like God in... Continue Reading →
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. 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 →
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