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 →
By Fr. Antonios Kaldas - Parish Priest from Archangel Michael & St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, Mount Druitt, Australia. There has been some heated debate recently over the question of submission in marriage. It has been stirred up by the conservative Sydney Archdiocese of the Anglican Church introducing optional marriage vows for the bride that include... Continue Reading →
By Fr. Antonios Kaldas - Parish Priest from Archangel Michael & St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, Sydney, Australia. To understand anything it often helps to know its history, to explore the factors that made it what it is. I wrote recently to make the point that every religious community must necessarily follow some sort of tradition,... Continue Reading →
“Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ~ Matthew 4:17 “And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.” ~ Acts 19:18 Everyone knows the importance of confession and why we need it, yet many struggles with questions of how Confession is supposed to work. Am I doing it the right way? How often should... Continue Reading →
By Fr. Anthony Conroe "And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds." Acts 19:18 "If we confess our sins, He is Faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." John 1:9 Before Confession Note that in the sacrament of repentance, confession is not a mere... Continue Reading →
The word “Liturgy” refers to the Christian remembrance and celebration of Jesus Christ’s propitiatory sacrifice of His body and blood. Also known as the service of the Eucharist, the Liturgy is central to any Christian order of worship. “And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is... Continue Reading →
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is Sacrament by which the believer eats the Holy Body and Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, presented by Bread and Wine. This Sacrament has the greatest importance among the Seven Church Sacraments. It is sometimes called the 'Mystery of Mysteries' or the 'Crown of Sacraments'; for all the Sacraments are... Continue Reading →
Fr Antonios Kaldas - Parish Priest from Archangel Michael & St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, Sydney, Australia. Did you know that the fastest growth among the Christian denominations in Australia today is happening in the Pentecostal and Charismatic Protestant Churches? One of the defining characteristics of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity is the phenomenon of speaking... Continue Reading →
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