Table of Contents 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...
Table of Contents An excellent sermon on Friday of the Crucifixion (Good Friday) given in Arabic by the late Bishop Gregorios. It is available in audio cassettes recorded by the...
Table of Contents A short essay on the Ecumenical Movement, with information and thoughts about the mission of the World Council of Churches.I was recently asked what my thoughts were...
Table of Contents A study on the tradition of the Jesus Prayer in Eastern Christendom.Introduction“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”These are the words repeated...
Table of Contents The rites of Holy Ordination. Duties of the Deacon in the Church The word “deacon” was used by the early Christians to refer to the first rank...
Table of Contents The Rite of Betrothal and the Rite of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.Rite of BetrothalIn the Coptic Church, betrothal is only permissible between a male and a...
Table of Contents The rite of the Sacrament of the Unction of the Sick.IntroductionThe service of the Unction of the Sick, one of the Seven Sacraments of the Church, is...
Table of Contents The rite of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, including the Seventh Day Prayers and the Consecration of the Baptistery.Rite of the Seventh Day PrayersThe priest comes on...
Table of Contents The rite of the Fast and Feasts of the Virgin Mary.Introduction and RiteThe fast of the Virgin Saint Mary, which is 15 days long, begins on the...
Table of Contents The rite of the Feast of the Transfiguration (13 Mesori).IntroductionThe Feast of the Transfiguration commences on 13 Mesori, which is 19 August. On the other hand, the...