History tells of political and social unrest in Egypt around the time of President Anwar Sadat n 1981. President Sadat exiled His Holiness Pope Shenouda to the monastery of St Bishoy on 3 Septem...
Ever wondered why during the Holy Lent that we read particular Gospel readings? Or why the Coptic Orthodox church fasts more than 40 days? What should the lent fasting mean to me personally?...
In the wilderness, when Moses the prophet observed the thorn bush unharmed by the flames of fire, he said, "I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn" (Ex 3:3) and ...
History of the rite of the Holy Week in the Coptic Church by Associate Professor Youhanna Nessim Youssef, is one of the first pieces of literature that...
St Athanasius’ On the Incarnation is arguably one of his most famous writings utilized throughout Orthodox theological discussions worldwide. Yet many find it complex and overwhel...
BORN AGAIN IN BAPTISM, we receive the Holy Spirit which dwells in us, and works in us so that we may reach spiritual perfection, although the Bible tells us what we need to do to reach such perfect...
Spiritual Canon is an extensive and broad subject. It is not limited to the Canonical prayers or the Lord's prayer or even genufl ecting,(Matania), neither is it the reading of the Bible and spirit...
In a world where the divine seems distant and spirituality seems to move at a turtle's pace, "Filled with the Holy Spirit" calls for a profound awakening. Are you yearning to take the first step...
The Great Lent is divided into seven weeks, each commencing with a significant event on Sunday. The Church has selected these Sunday readings specifically so that we might benefit on our journey...
Have you ever thought about what it means when the Bible says, "We have the mind of Christ" (1 Cor. 2:16)? This means that we have the capacity to think ...
The liturgy can be confusing at times, or even sometime boring. When we understand what the liturgy is and what we do in different sections our experience of the liturgy becomes very different.<...
Teens Guide for Holy Week highlights the most crucial and important events of Holy Week. It is a simple yet detailed description of the day-by-day and night-by-night events that took place durin...
"To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement." - St AugustineJesus is always close. If you...
Holy week is filled with events that lead to the cross and resurrection of Jesus. The church lives everyone of these events in the church services throughout the week and with readings and hymns...
Who is Jesus? What does the Bible teach? What are some of the basic Christian principles? Who are the saints? How is the Orthodox Church different from other churches? These questions and many m...