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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Liturgy | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: I have been attending both traditional Roman Catholics Masses and Coptic Orthodox Masses/Divine ... A: thnx for ur question. Around the sixth century, in both Rome and Constantinopole, it became ... | |
| Recognition of baptism and salvation for the non Orthodox | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: Hallo, I have a question about the recognition of baptism outside the Orthodox church. People ... A: thnx for ur question. the Church is not concerned in naming who goes to heaven and who goes to ... | |
| Does Coptic Church approve the Holy Trinity icon? | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: can we depict the picture of the holly trinity, as we ethiopians do? that is, one person repeated 3 ... A: thnx for ur question. the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Son, Lord Jesus ,appeared to ... | |
| Does Coptic Church approve the Holy Trinity icon? | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: can we depict the picture of the holly trinity, as we ethiopians do? that is, one person repeated 3 ... A: thnx for ur question, the father did not incarnate, thus Coptic Church does not draw pictures of ... | |
| Was St. Mary baptized by water? | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: did s.Mary baptised by water? A: there r two opposite points of view: 1- she did not need to be baptized or confirmed since she ... | |
| Anglian converting to Coptic Orthodoxy | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: i am a coptic orthodox woman, and my partner is anglican. he wants to get converted in the coptic ... A: thnx for ur question and I wish you a happy Christian family life in the Lord. the Anglican baptism ... | |
| Holy Communion and Transubstantiation | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I read from the book of HH pope shenouda "the book of preisthood" in one chapter regarding the ... A: Thnx much for ur question. the answer here is taken from the questions and answers section of the ... | |
| original sin | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I hope u all the best. I have one question... what does the reaal meaning of original sin? Did we ... A: thnx for ur questions. original sin is the sin of Adam that introduced corruption to human nature. ... | |
| my Coptic family is not welcoming my guy | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I am dealing with an issue in my life. I am a 20 year old Coptic Orthodox female and have a friend ... A: a blessed Epiphany for you and thank you for your trust. the coptic family usually cares about the ... | |
| Cutting deacon's hair and Father Makary Yunan's service | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: 1. What is the ritual of cutting men's hair by the priest? 2. Can you explain the ministry of ... A: A blessed Christmas to you and ur love ones. 1. if someone is to become a deacon of the rank ... | |
| conflict between partner and parents | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: Merry Christmas to you! I am a Coptic Orthodox Christian and my partner is a Roman Catholic (he is ... A: A blessed Christams to u and ur love ones. if u want to marry ur guy in a Catholic church while u ... | |
| prayer before meals | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Hallo, I had a question about praying before eating or drinking. The Jesus prayer before a meal, ... A: thnx for ur nice question. The Holy bible says:"Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name ... | |
| Orthodox Catechism/beliefs | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: Is the Orthodox Catechism as intricate and complete as the Catholic one? Since the Orthodox Church ... A: The Orthodox Catechism is very well established and agreed. For centuries, in which there were no ... | |
| the sin of Adam and Eve | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: Hallo, I had a question about the sin, Adam and Eve sinned. Did they really sinned as it is written ... A: thnx much for ur question. the Holy Bible is a spiritual book. it talks to the spirit and needs to ... | |
| married to an abuser | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a Coptic orthodox and my husband is beating me up so bad he put me the hospital 4 times he dose ... A: u r always welcome. goin with another man is worse than all the crimes of ur husband. plz read the ... | |
| married to an abuser | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a Coptic orthodox and my husband is beating me up so bad he put me the hospital 4 times he dose ... A: Thnx much for ur question. u need not live with an abuser. u have to call the police and have him ... | |
| Baptist to convert to Coptic Orthodoxy | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I am currently considering converting to the Coptic Orthodox religion but I have a couple of ... A: many thnx for ur question and trust. converting only for marriage is a bad choice. i know this is ... | |
| dancing is forbidden | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Hallo, I had a question about dancing. I have readen that dancing was not allowed. I never now ... A: thnx for ur question. when King David danced it was an exception and he was dancing before the ... | |
| Council of Constantinople condemned Millennialism | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I appreciate your recent answer to a question regarding the Eastern Orthodox view of Millennialism. ... A: The Ecumenical Council of Constantinople in AD 381 declared millennialism to be a heresy. This is ... | |
| How to repent and confess? | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I am thinking about repentance for a while now. The only challenge that is holding me back is that I ... A: thnx for the trust and the rating. u say u live in Cairo and u don't have a priest near u while ... | |
| How to repent? | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I am thinking about repentance for a while now. The only challenge that is holding me back is that I ... A: thnak u very much for ur question. repentance is not an issue to think about. repentance is the ... | |
| divorced Catholic to marry a Copt | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a situation that needs to be addressed. I am a divorced Catholic with a child. I new fiance ... A: thnx much for ur trust and ur follow up. u are allowed to become Coptic whatever ur past was. u can ... | |
| divorced Catholic to marry a Copt | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a situation that needs to be addressed. I am a divorced Catholic with a child. I new fiance ... A: thnx much for ur question. u can marry in Catholic Church but the marriage won't be recognized by ... | |
| qustion and advice | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: frist,I'm realy happy to found this site and how much advice given from it. by you and the other , i ... A: Happy feast of the Holy Cross and thank u very much for ur kind words. u can marry the lady if she ... | |
| why "Fear God"? | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: My friend told me he "fears god"... Can you explain what he means? A: thnx much for ur question. in the Holy Bible everyone is commanded to fear God. "Let all the earth ... | |
| marriage for a convert to Coptic Church | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I had a question about marriage. If someone reads the Bible , he prays and he fasts, and he knows ... A: thnx much for ur question. if someone is a convert to Coptic Church (or Oriental Church) they will ... | |
| Is our relationship doomed | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have been dating a Coptic Orthodox man for 6 months. So far I he has kept me a secret from his ... A: thnx for the follow up. as a Coptic Orthodox mother u ll be expected to raise ur kids as Coptic ... | |
| Is our relationship doomed | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been dating a Coptic Orthodox man for 6 months. So far I he has kept me a secret from his ... A: thnx for ur question. i wish u all happiness in ur coming family life. Christianity is a ... | |
| what is the Coptic view on civil marriage? | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: First off let me say how happy I am to have found this site! I have gotten so much information and ... A: welcome to Coptic Orthodoxy and congratulations for finding ur soul-mate. a civil marriage alone ... | |
| meaning of "Blessed are the poor in spirit" | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven". what does it mean poor in ... A: thnx much for ur question. the poor in spirit r the richest in the world. when u recognize ur ... | |
| can a divorced woman marry a Coptic man ? | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have been dating a member of the Coptic church for approximately 6 months, and the relationship is ... A: thnx for ur question. i wish u all happiness in ur coming family life. Christianity is a ... | |
| judging others | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: Someone is not allowed to judge others, but if you know that someone is doing bad things, for ... A: thnx for ur question. u r responsible to tell the truth through mercy and wisdom. u do not judge ... | |
| Luke 2:35 the Sword piercing St. Mary's soul | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about Luke 2:35 : 2:35 Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts of many hearts ... A: thnx for ur question. St. Simon was telling St. Mary that her son will be misunderstood and ... | |
| Enoch and Elijah's death and the dead in Christ | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you my brother, When I read 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 "and the ... A: if Enoch and Elijah are "the two witnesses" mentioned in Revelation 11:3 then they will be killed by ... | |
| Coptic doctrinal requirements | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Ashraf, the early church seemed to require catechumens to confess only the Apostle's Creed, the ... A: the baptized person is required to say the following prayers: Renouncing Satan, confessing Christ ... | |
| breaking an Orthodox engagement in Egypt | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Goodmorning, i would like to know if it's possible to break an orthodox engagement in Egypt and how. A: thnx much for ur question. u can break an Orthodox engagement in Egypt. u just give back what u ... | |
| Father, Abouna, Baba? Is it right to call someone like that? | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: my name is Stephan. I am Armenian Apostolic and I had aPaul the Apostle said that we should not call ... A: thnx much for ur question. From the early Church clergy were addressed as father. The Biblical ... | |
| does baptism erase the punishments of the Old Testament? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: Hai, my name is Stephan and I have a question. in Genesis Adam and Eve sinned after eating from the ... A: thnx much for ur question. H.H. Pope Shenouda III in this regard says in his book "So many years ... | |
| converting to Coptic Church | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a question. my great grand mother was born and raised coptic, (I am half arabic from syria to ... A: i pray to God to open ur eyes for his true way. Christianity is Lord Jesus Christ himself. if u ... | |
| inter-faith marriage | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible for a protestant woman to marry an orthodox Coptic man with out converting to the ... A: thnx much for ur question. if the man is to remain Coptic Orthodox, allowed to receive Holy ... | |
| Transexuality | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with Transsexuality last year. I'm a 30 year old MtF transsexual. I'm currently ... A: thnx for ur trust and ur honesty. God loves u so much. u r not evil. i belong to a Church that is ... | |
| Why is the Coptic Orthodox Church the most open Oriental Orthodox Church? | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: Nofri! Why are the Coptic Orthodox Church the most open Oriental Orthodox to westerners? Why do most ... A: Christos Anesti. I am so happy to hear that Coptic Church is so loved but I do not have statistics ... | |
| brothers of Jesus | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: " In some verses it says Mary the mother of Jacob, Joda,...and this Mary may be is described in Mat. ... A: St. Mary had a sister named Mary. John 19:25 says: "Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his ... | |
| brothers of Jesus | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: " In some verses it says Mary the mother of Jacob, Joda,...and this Mary may be is described in Mat. ... A: In Jewish tradition the word "brother" had a broader meaning, it meant "close relative". Abraham ... | |
| Primacy of St. Peter | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Did Peter the apostle has a greater power than the other apostles as catholics say A: St. Peter is not above the other apostles. he did not have power and authority over them during Lord ... | |
| salvation is by both faith and acts | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I understand that salvation is by both faith and acts, but when I read some verses that deny acts I ... A: St. Paul says: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from ... | |
| Marriage to a Catholic | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm dating a guy who is Coptic Orthodox and would like as much information as I can get regarding ... A: no one said u have to do anything. it's that Christianity is more of a person than a religion. ... | |
| Marriage to a Catholic | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm dating a guy who is Coptic Orthodox and would like as much information as I can get regarding ... A: the differences between the Coptic Orthodox and Catholic faiths r not at all small. To list a few: ... | |
| is John the Baptist really Elijah?" | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: The bible says "I tell you this Elijah" Jesus says to His disciples that Elijah is already came when ... A: Christos Anisti. the jews interpreted some Old Testament prophecies as saying that the prophet ... | |
| why Orthodox believe in the intercession of saints? | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: We orthodox believe in the intercession of saints but the protestants not. They say that Christ is ... A: Christos Anisti. u r not obliged to ask things through a saint, though it surely affects the ... | |
| did Lord Jesus have less knowledge than the Father? | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Grace of Jesus Christ be with you. I heard in the transmission of the catholic spritual radio ... A: many thnx for ur question. the Lord said that he doesn't know when is the end of days while he ... | |
| Christ resurrected without moving the stone? | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: peace of Jesus Christ be with you. I have one question. "Did Jesus Christ resurrected with out ... A: Christos Anisti. many thnx for ur question. the stone was so heavy and Lord Jesus was dead. if u ... | |
| Turning the other cheek | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: In Christianity we have the concept of turning the other cheek. Does it mean that we are not suppose ... A: Christos Anisti. the original commandment of "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" turned in ... | |
| unity based on liturgy instead of theology | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: Why is it so important for orthodoxs to have unity in theology but not in liturgy? If you can accept ... A: Christos Anisti. thnx much for ur question. liturgies are only acceptable if they r based on the ... | |
| Theosis in Coptic Orthodoxy | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: do humanbeings have the capacity of theosis(that pope shenouda opposed) that means "sinless state or ... A: Christos Anisti. St. Basil says:"We say that we know the greatness of God, His power, His wisdom, ... | |
| will Paradise be on earth? | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: regarding the eternal life, do all the righteousness belivers have the same place? or like the johov ... A: thnx much for ur question. Proclaiming that the reward of the righteous will be a paradise on earth ... | |
| Jerusalem - The Holy City | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Why is Jerusalem so special in Christianity? And how did it become the "Holy City"? A: Christos Anisti, Alithos Anisti. Wikipedia mentions that Jerusalem was the city to which Jesus was ... | |
| Timeline of Lord Jesus' Journey to the Cross | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Did Jesus suffer on the Cross for 6 hours? Is the information regarding the timeline on this website ... A: Chrsitos Anisti. Lord Jesus spent 6 hours of suffering on the Cross and the timeline mentioned is ... | |
| can a non Coptic Orthodox attend Holy Mass? | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I want to go to mass in egypt.Will I be allowed Im not coptic orthodox A: Hallelujah, Christ has risen. thnx much for ur question. u can attend the Holy Mass without ... | |
| Coptic Divorce for conversion to another denomination | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I am going through a rough time of my life... I was wondering if Coptic church still grants divorce ... A: S., Christos Anisti. Alithos Anisti. Coptic church still grants divorce for conversion to another ... | |
| is Orthodox baptism in sprinkling of water or immersing in water | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: is baptism in orthodox in sprinkling of water or immersing in water? A: a blessed Holy Week for u. in Orthodoxy baptism must be in immersing in water as it was practiced ... | |
| Praying for the dead during the Holy Week | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: During the Holy Week, the church doesn't pray on anyone who dies. Doesn't the prayer include ... A: a blessed Holy Week for u and thnx much for ur question. it depends on their intention. if someone ... | |
| are there contradictions in the Holy Bible? | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: In Matthew 5:22 it is written: "But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire." But ... A: Happy Palm Sunday and thnx for ur question. God has the authority to judge as he is the "Lawgiver." ... | |
| Converting to Coptic Orthodoxy or Catholicism | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: If you like the catholic religious order and their gregorian music and at the same time love the ... A: many thanks for ur follow up and the explanation. i don't think it's possible to bring Western Rite ... | |
| Baptism of necessity | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I asked a question about baptism, in which, in a specific moment(in hospital near death) where there ... A: thnx much for ur question. any Orthodox Christian can baptize such person with blood as u ... | |
| Converting to Coptic Orthodoxy or Catholicism | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: If you like the catholic religious order and their gregorian music and at the same time love the ... A: thnx much for ur question and pray that God will guide u to the truth. as a Coptic Orthodox I ... | |
| why do Coptic priests have long beards and short hair? | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Salam! Why do coptic clergy have long beard but short hair? ANSWER: Salam Henrik, thnx for ur ... A: in 1 Corinthians 11: 14 St. Paul says: "Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long ... | |
| Fasting and xerophagy | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: God bless! I have got one simple question about the fasting. Is it okay to eat fruit during the day ... A: fasting is essentially to abstain from food and drinks. u can eat fruits when u end ur fasting. u ... | |
| which food is allowed in Christianity? | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: in christianity is there food to be eaten or non eaten like the hebrew because in eritrea we were ... A: Thnx much for ur question. in Christianity u can eat all the food u like if it is not strangled, ... | |
| why do Coptic priests have long beards and short hair? | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Salam! Why do coptic clergy have long beard but short hair? A: Salam Henrik, thnx for ur question. Coptic priests have short hair as they r not under a vow to ... | |
| Lying | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: In the Bible we see that Abraham lied and said that Sarah was his sister so they would not kill him. ... A: thnx for ur questions and u r always welcome. God will lead ur way. Abraham was wrong to lie. his ... | |
| Love from others | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: God placed in us the desire to love and be loved by others like our parents, family, friends, etc. ... A: u r completely right. the fact is that when u love others u also love God. we r all children of ... | |
| why did Joseph lie & is it OK to swear sometimes? | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: In the Bible, Joseph accused his brothers of being spies when they came to buy food from him even ... A: u r always welcome :) demanding means ur questions have many points to discuss. but u can always ... | |
| Stop or continue fasting after taking Holy Communion? | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: Is there a period of complete abstinence from food in the Coptic church? If yes, then what are the ... A: thnx for the follow up. there are to views: u can stop fasting on grounds that u are celebrating ... | |
| why did Joseph lie & is it OK to swear sometimes? | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: In the Bible, Joseph accused his brothers of being spies when they came to buy food from him even ... A: u r always welcome and many thanks for the kind words. just please next time make ur questions ... | |
| Joseph | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: In the Bible, Joseph accused his brothers of being spies when they came to buy food from him even ... A: thnx for the nice question :) Joseph wanted to test his brothers if they still had the same cruelty ... | |
| Lent | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Is there a period of complete abstinence from food in the Coptic church? If yes, then what are the ... A: thnx for ur question. since the Holy Mass may end at 3, and some times at 5 o'clock, in the Holy ... | |
| Why Lord Jesus called people snakes? | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Is it right to curse people? If not, then why is it written in Matthew 23:33 "Serpents, brood of ... A: thnx for ur question. in this verse Lord Jesus calls them snakes for their pretending to be ... | |
| The Orban | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: What is the significance of the orban? Is it given for blessing? If yes, then how is that bread ... A: thnx for ur question. Copts used to have a meal together after the Holy Mass as a sign of love and ... | |
| if Communion erases sins, why confess? | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Why is it said in the mass that Communion is given for the forgiveness of sins when we know that ... A: u r more than welcome :) both sacraments complement each other. as in Revelation 7: 14 "These are ... | |
| unity between Oriental Orthodox Churches | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Salam! Is there unity between all the oriental orthodox churches? and what is the coptic orthodox ... A: Salam Henrik, thnx for ur question. there is full Communion between the Oriental Orthodox ... | |
| Fasting | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: Is it a sin to not fast? I know it is very helpful but is it a sin per say to not do it? A: fasting is a time for us to have our hearts filled with the Holy Spirit. Fasting periods are ... | |
| if Communion erases sins, why confess? | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: Why is it said in the mass that Communion is given for the forgiveness of sins when we know that ... A: thnx much for ur question. confession and Holy Communion complement, and do not supersede, each ... | |
| oneness with the universe | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: Many people (eg. New age people) experience that they are one with cosmos/universe. does this come ... A: oneness is essentially having the same will. with conflicting wills things or people are not one. in ... | |
| Questions about Coptic Orthodox Church | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm writing a novel and a plot point turns on a couple of questions related to the Coptic Orthodox ... A: I am happy to hear of ur interest in Coptic Church and please feel free to send any questions or ... | |
| Divorce for Adultery | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I understand that he will be punished for adultery. If he tells the church, will they allow him to ... A: thnx for ur nice words and confidence and i wish the Lord will guide u and show u the way. he is ... | |
| Divorce for committing adultry | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I fell in love with an Egyptian Coptic Christian. He went back to Egypt for a week and his family ... A: a Coptic who is not honest to God and Church is a bad deal. divorce as a result of adultery is not a ... | |
| why God punishes the cowardly | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Revelations 21:8 says "But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, ... A: thnx for the follow up. fear resulting from abuse needs treatment and much effort and love from ... | |
| why God punishes the cowardly | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Revelations 21:8 says "But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, ... A: thnx for ur question. punishment for fear comes when forsake God or God's way out of fear. on the ... | |
| Judgement or Truth? | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I know the Bible says that we shouldn't condemn or judge people but isn't it only the truth to call ... A: thnx for ur question. u r responsible to tell the truth. still this is done through mercy and ... | |
| Love never fails | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: The Bible says: "Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:8 My question is...if love never fails then why ... A: thnx for such a nice question. love is not static for "God is love." sometimes u punish ur ... | |
| Sure hope of heaven? | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Does Orthodoxy approve that a person can know for sure whether he/she is going to heaven or is it ... A: thnx for ur question and ur nice words. we trust God but we do not trust ourselves. we know God is ... | |
| Fasting | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Is it approved by the Coptic Church for Copts to break their fast after midnight on fasts (example: ... A: .., thnx for ur question. it is not allowed to Copts to break their fast after midnight. ... | |
| Sure hope of heaven? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Does Orthodoxy approve that a person can know for sure whether he/she is going to heaven or is it ... A: thnx for ur question. St. Paul sates, “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” ... | |
| Orthodox opinion regarding psychics and spirit guides | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I know that Orthodox believe in the existence of guardian angels, but are these the same as the ... A: Guardian angels are not the spirit guides described by psychics. Orthodoxy regards psychic mediums ... | |
| power and logic of intercessions | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: My question is, Why do I need to ask someone else (a saint) to ask forgiveness (or anything) for me ... A: thnx for ur the follow up :) i made my point clear in the answer. please read it again and ask ur ... | |
| power and logic of intercessions | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My question is, Why do I need to ask someone else (a saint) to ask forgiveness (or anything) for me ... A: thnx for ur question. u do not need to ask forgiveness through a saint. it surely affects the ... | |
| Coptic Feast Dates | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Why didn't the Coptic Church maintain the 6th January date for both Christmas and Epiphany ... A: thnx for ur question. things change for a reason. eastern Churches used to celebrate Epiphany on ... | |
| St. John Maximovitch and Mary | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: St John Maximovitch in his book "The Orthodox Veneration of Mary the Birthgiver of God" teaches that ... A: happy new year and thank you very much for ur question. the Protoevangelium of James states that ... | |
| how many times do i confess my sins? | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: how many times can a person confess his sins? A: thnx much for ur question and i wish u a very happy new year and a blessed Christmas. a sin is ... | |
| Episcoplal rite | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I can't seem to get a copy in english of the coptic orthodox rite of ordination. i was wondering if ... A: happy new year and a blessed Christmas to u. the link u r looking for can be ... | |
| article for the Orthodox Atlas of USA | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Ashraf, My name is Alexei Krindatch and I am research coordinator with SCOBA (Standing Conference ... A: i am deeply honored. i will email u directly to discuss the contribution required. ur efforts r ... | |
| how can i win against sexual temptations and lust | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to be good u know i pray everyday before i sleep but of all the devil temptations ... A: i know that God is on ur side so u ll win. if u look at others as bodies u fall in temptation. u ... | |
| Becoming a Coptic Orthodox | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I am Greek Orthodox! If I want to become a Copt, do I have to be baptized again? A: you do not need to be baptized again. u will only need to be chrismated by the holy oil of Myron. ... | |
| divorce in Coptic Orthodox Church | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Is there any way to get a divorce and remain part of the Coptic Orthodox religion? A: welcome and thank you for your question. divorce is only permitted if a partner is no longer ... | |
| Coptic Divorce | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been researching the Coptic Orthodox Church for a few weeks now for a friend. I am very ... A: welcome and thank you for your question. there is no divorce in Coptic Church except for adultery ... | |
| Coptic Church in Lebanon | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Ashraf, Would you be so kind to tell me in what cities in Lebanon the Coptic Orthodox Church is ... A: Coptic Church is a recognized denomination in Lebanon. there is only one Coptic Church in Lebanon ... | |
| divorce remarriage & requirements of Coptic Church | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: From the age of 21, I considered myself to be a born-again Christian through true repentance & my ... A: thnx much for ur question. u r a good Christian and a real child of God. Coptic Church is most ... | |
| allowance or advice for mixed Christian marriage | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: (I read a similar post but am still with question) I'm seriously involved with a man who lives in ... A: best wishes for u and ur man to have a happy Christian family with Lord Jesus leading u and filling ... | |
| we are in the 7 year tribulation | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: The premillennial view of eschatology teaches that there will be a seven year tribulation period ... A: here is a link to a good book about the Book of Revelation. i think it will answer many of your ... | |
| we are in the 7 year tribulation | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: The premillennial view of eschatology teaches that there will be a seven year tribulation period ... A: thnx for the nice words and the rating. it's always a pleasure to answer u. the antiChrist has not ... | |
| we are in the 7 year tribulation | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: The premillennial view of eschatology teaches that there will be a seven year tribulation period ... A: thnx much for ur question. according to the Orthodox teaching we are in the 7 year tribulation. ... | |
| Saints and Orthodox Churches | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a Protestant and researching the early churches and church history, especially the five ... A: you are always welcome Brandi :) The Oriental Orthodox Communion includes: The Armenian Apostolic ... | |
| why there are Bible verses that seem to contradict each other | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: there are some verses which Contradict each other in the bible why does the bible has Contradictions ... A: please have a look at this site first and tell me ur feed back in specific points. ... | |
| Saints and Orthodox Churches | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a Protestant and researching the early churches and church history, especially the five ... A: please clarify which Churches and the specific aspect you are asking about. your question in this ... | |
| Can't find a good wife | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: How can I find a wife who fears God and trustful in her faith? I am now around 40 and thanks to God ... A: thnx for ur question. please give me some details so i can answer u. do u have a God father? where ... | |
| Coptic Church & other Oriental & Eastern Orthodox Churches | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: 1.I there any difference b/n Ethiopian orthodox church and Coptic church ? 2.What is the real ... A: the Coptic Orthodox Church belongs to the Oriental Orthodox Family of Churches. the Ethiopian ... | |
| marriage between Oriental Orthodox Churches & itsrequirements | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: 1.Can an orthodox christian man from Ethiopia, India, Armenia etc. marry a Coptic woman from Egypt ... A: thnx again for ur questions. 1- Oriental Orthodox Churches allow their members to marry from each ... | |
| Engagement | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: What is the process of getting engaged in the coptic church? What is it that people sign? Is it ... A: "the process" is a business term. there is a process but it is not an administrative set of ... | |
| About prophecies and a determined world view | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Blessings, A recent thought came to my mind. I thought about prophecies and how that affects free ... A: the Orthodox Church believes that God knows everything but is not the cause of everything. God did ... | |
| Orthodox books and Council of Chalcedon | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend. She is outside from our church. She asks me if I can give her a book from our ... A: thnx for ur question. please go to www.copticpope.org and www.youthbishopric.com where you can ... | |
| Orthodox union between Coptic & Eastern | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I am from Eritrean orthodox church. I have read the answer you gave to Tewedros on 2010-08-18 ... A: Mary's feast. our fathers had the union but disagreements lead to the separation. now both Church ... | |
| Coptic Vs Eastern Orthodoxy | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I am Ethiopian Orthodox Church follower, I have one Question to you for the first time. Could you ... A: thnk u very much for ur question. the Coptic Orthodox Church belongs to the Oriental Orthodox ... | |
| Differences between Orthodox and Roman Catolicism | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: It seems to me that the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church are very similar and teach ... A: you are always welcome. Tradition is not scripture. what the Holy Apostles wrote is scripture. ... | |
| Differences between Orthodox and Roman Catolicism | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: It seems to me that the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church are very similar and teach ... A: thnx for ur question. there are two Orthodox Church families i.e. the Eastern Orthodox Church and ... | |
| Sin and Confession | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of converting to the Coptic Orthodox Church, and have a couple of questions. The ... A: u r most welcome to send as many questions as u like. just please send them in separate messages on ... | |
| marriage in Coptic Church without a father of confession | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I am just asking a couple of questions I am baptized Coptic orthodox when I was young and I am even ... A: without a father of confession u cannot marry in Coptic Church. if u plan to get married in Coptic ... | |
| restrainer of lawlessness | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: What or who is the "restrainer of lawlessness" referred to in 2 Thessalonians 2:6 and 7? Is it the ... A: The restrainer is not the Roman Empire. it ended and nothing has changed and the antiChrist has not ... | |
| is Lord Jesus a modified version of Horus? | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: ,i am a convert to the orthodox faith,i believe in the truth of Jesus as god,,but recently i was ... A: thnx for your very interesting question. many people claim that Lord Jesus resmbles such and such ... | |
| Earliest writings about Amillennialism | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am aware that Eastern Orthodoxy has been historically Amillenial but I would like to know what ... A: thnx much for ur question. there are earlier writings about the subject, but the most complete and ... | |
| who is the AntiChrist? has he come? | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Who or what is the AntiChrist according to the teaching of the Orthodox Church? Has he or it already ... A: thnx much for ur qustion. in short: the antiChrist is a person. he hasn't come yet. he will come ... | |
| Godparents in Serbian Orthodox Church | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: my daughter baptised catholic and her partner is Serbian Coptic orthodox. Does the godparent have to ... A: thnx much for ur qestion and congratulations for the baptism of Amelia. hope you r always happy ... | |
| Ezekiel 38 and 39 meaning | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Premillenialists believe that Israel becoming a nation again, Israel returning to their ancient ... A: thnx much for ur question. the nation of Israel was already in exile when these words were written. ... | |
| Ezekiel 38 and 39 meaning | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Premillenialists believe that Israel becoming a nation again, Israel returning to their ancient ... A: thnx much for ur question. the whole story is symbolic, speaking of the rage of the devil against ... | |
| Greek Orthodox christening | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a proud Greek father of a beautiful baby girl, looking forward to her christening. One thing is ... A: thnx much for ur question. the nakedness of baptism (the second birth) parallels the condition of ... | |
| Coptic priest wants to go out with me | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN GOING TO A EGYPT COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH AND THE PRIEST TALK TO IS MARRIED. BUT HE ASKED ... A: thnx much for ur question. sin is sin, whether it is done with anyone. u should run from this evil ... | |
| kingdom of God on earth | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: What will happen at the Second Coming of Christ to this earth, according to the teaching of the ... A: thnx much for ur question. as for the earth, 2Peter 3:12 says:"as you look forward to the day of ... | |
| love | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a difficultWhat is the difference between love and knowledge? When you fall in love with ... A: thnx much for ur question. love is essentially giving. when u love u give urself to someone. ... | |
| Dormition traditions | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Sorry for such a long involved question as in the last mail I sent. I really do appreciate that you ... A: thnx much for ur question. the problem is that i am so busy. ur question jut needed to be ... | |
| is St. Mary the woman in Revelation 12:1? | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Does the Orthodox Church teach that the woman in Revelation 12:1 with the crown of 12 stars is Mary? A: thnx much for ur question. Father Hyppolitus says: [It is very clear that, by the woman clothed ... | |
| relationship with coptic orthodox egyptian | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I really appreciate this. I have kind of a similar question like a lot of people before me. I have ... A: i m always happy to answer ur questions. if ur guy works in a Christian organization then he must ... | |
| Dating a Coptic Christian | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I am dating a Coptic Christian but I am not Coptic. I consider myself Christian as I was baptized as ... A: best wishes for u and ur man to have a happy Christian family with Lord Jesus leading u and filling ... | |
| Coptic Mass | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Is it ok for Christians who are not Orthodox to attend a mass at the Coptic church or only Orthodox ... A: attending the whole Holy Mass is for the Orthodox faithful who will receive Holy Communion. if ... | |
| Holy Thursday | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Hope you have a very blessed Easter. Well, my mom just told me that on holy thursday, the priest ... A: i wish u a blessed Holy Week and Easter. in Coptic Church the priest does not sprinkle water that ... | |
| Resurrection of Jesus | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Hey Ashraf, Lately, I have been thinking about the fact that Jesus spent 3 days in the tomb as we ... A: many happy returns of the blessed season and thank u for ur question. the most common answer is that ... | |
| Lent | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Is the fasting regimen for Lent required of all Orthodox (except the infirm)? Is it obligatory? If a ... A: thnx much for ur question. fasting is required and disobedience is a sin. "He who listens to you ... | |
| Oriental Orthodox church | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I am greek orthodox who has just moved to a new city. I am 19. I was looking for orthodox churchs ... A: thnx much for ur question and i am sorry for not being able to answer earlier. the differences ... | |
| Premarital pregnancy | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: i have been living in a bad dream for the past 2 months, last december i met a woman online and we ... A: thnx for ur question. prayer solves everything. pray hard and God will listen. Lord Jesus said: ... | |
| i am non baptized and want to marry a Coptic Christian | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have enjoyed reading your questions and answers, I would like some feedback/guidance on the ... A: welcome and thank u very much for ur nice words. the Orthodox teaching is that if someone isn't ... | |
| Catholic to marry a Copt in Australia | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: May the blessings and peace of the Lord be upon you. I enjoy reading about your expertise, and I ... A: u can have all the time that u want. u r always welcome. prayer solves everything. pray hard and ... | |
| Was I shunned? | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have attended orthodox services for many years now and know that at the end of the service you go ... A: it's always a pleasure to hear from u. Christianity is a discipleship. Orthodoxy teaches that u ... | |
| Was I shunned? | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have attended orthodox services for many years now and know that at the end of the service you go ... A: thnx for ur question and a blessed Lent for u. when u r taking Holy Communion u don't kiss the ... | |
| Coptic to marry a Catholic | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am first generation and I'm having issues with marriage, I plan on marrying someone out of my ... A: thnx for ur question. ur family should ve told u earlier that u r not allowed as a Copt to marry a ... | |
| Coptic & Ethiopian old testament canon | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: the coptic orthodox are in communion with the ethiopian orthodox, as both are in the oriental ... A: i m very pleased to hear from u again. the official Coptic Canon includes the common version of the ... | |
| Lent; when did it start, why observe it. | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Where did Lent come from? I don't see it in the Scriptures, including the book of Acts. When did ... A: thnx much for ur question. The season of Lent is 40 days long . 40 is the Biblical number for a ... | |
| Godparent in Serbian Orthodox baptism | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is going to be eleven months old and we would like to have her baptized in the serbian ... A: congratulations for the sweet girl and the baptism and thank u very much for ur question. in the ... | |
| becoming Coptic Catholic | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a practicing Catholic right now I am a Latin Catholic but after studying about the Coptic ... A: thnx much for ur question. all Catholic Churches r essentially the same Church. they r all in full ... | |
| Coptic acceptance of Orthodox Ecumenical Councils | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Regarding your comments: "The Oriental Orthodox trust the correctness of their theology but r ... A: thnx much for ur question and ur interest in Church unity. at this web address ... | |
| symbols of St. Mary in Orthodoxy | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Is the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament a type or a symbol of Mary in the Orthodox Church? ... A: it's always a pleasure to hear from u. Father Hyppolitus says: [It is very clear that, by the woman ... | |
| Ark of the Covenant as a symbol of St. Mary | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Is the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament a type or a symbol of Mary in the Orthodox Church? ... A: thnx much for ur question. 1- The Ark of the Covenant is a symbol of St. Mary because it was made ... | |
| icons and pictures of God in Orthodoxy | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I just took a college course on Orthodoxy and am impressed by all the beauty of the icons and images ... A: thnx much for ur question. the immaterial God took flesh in the human form of Jesus Christ, so it ... | |
| Confession and baptism | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: i am an Australian interested in being baptised in my local coptic orthodox church. I was wondering ... A: thnx much for ur question and u r most welcome in Coptic Church. confession is necessary for the ... | |
| can my ex husband marry in Coptic Church? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I was raised in a Roman Christian family and married in a Catholic church. The marriage ended after ... A: thnx much for ur question. i know ur intentions r good but u need to be more accepting. besides, u ... | |
| incense to the icons and congregation | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: please can you explain why priests incense the icons and the congregation? Thank you in advance tim A: thnx much for ur question. the priest gives incense to the relics of Saints and to their icons, if ... | |
| "converting" to coptic orthodox beliefs | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am a young man from Northern Europe. Norway to be precise. I was raised as a lutheran "protestant" ... A: thnx much for ur question. u have many options but they all take some effort. u can go to the ... | |
| The Canon of Scripture | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how the New Testament was judged to be the canon? Was it at the Council of Nicea or ... A: the Church is based on a continuous and uninterrupted transmission of Apostolic teaching. Those who ... | |
| justification in Orthodoxy | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Sorry about the long question. How is a person justified according to the teaching of the Orthodox ... A: i m always pleased to hear from u and answer ur questions. the problem is not the length of ur ... | |
| salvation for non orthodox Christians | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I've seen a few questions asked about the fate of non-orthodox Christians and the answers seem to be ... A: thnx for the follow up. the Church is not concerned in naming who goes to heaven and who goes to ... | |
| salvation for non orthodox Christians | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I've seen a few questions asked about the fate of non-orthodox Christians and the answers seem to be ... A: thnx for ur question. in these hundreds of years the world changes and people change. e.g. some ... | |
| sinlessness of St. Mary | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: The Orthodox Church teaches that Mary was sinless, that she never committed any actual or personal ... A: thnx much for ur question. St. Mary was a human being, a daughter of Adam and Eve. Adam sinned and ... | |
| sinlessness of Mary | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: The Orthodox Church teaches that Mary was sinless, that she never committed any actual or personal ... A: thnx much for ur questions. u r always welcome. i quote here H.H. Pope Shenouda III in his book ... | |
| when and what is the millennium? | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: The Orthodox Church is definitely Amillennial. Amillennialism, the view of most who reject ... A: thnx much for ur question. in amillennialism the "thousand years" is an idiomatic expression for ... | |
| all sinned? | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Does the last part of Rom. 5:12 where it says "because all sinned" mean that we all have committed ... A: thnx for ur question. when the Holy Bible says "because all sinned" it means that everybody has ... | |
| Remarriage for widowers/widows | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Nisseem, I am interested in knowing more about the church's view on remarriage for widowers/widows. ... A: happy new year and thnx for ur question. a widower can get married at church. The Coptic Orthodox ... | |
| Non Baptized "Christian" Marrying Coptic Orthodox | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been dating for 10 years. We are in the process of getting engaged. We have ... A: happy new year and thnx much for ur question. the Orthodox teaching is that if someone isn't ... | |
| differences between Churches | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Can you please tell me what are the main differences between Greek Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, ... A: happy new year and thnx for ur question. Greek Orthodox Church is a member of the Eastern Orthodox ... | |
| can a Copt take Communion in an Eastern Orthodox church? | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: My husband and i and family are Coptic orthodox, But we live so far away from the coptic orthodox ... A: a blessed Christmas for u and ur family and thnx much for ur question. u can receive Holy Communion ... | |
| Oriental and Eastern Orthodoxy | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what is the difference between the Oriental Orthodox churches and the Eastern ... A: a blessed Christmas for u and thnx much for ur question. the main reason both Orthodox families r ... | |
| Catholic to Marry a Copt | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm going out with an Egyptian Christian Orthodox, is it true that I can't event believe to me ... A: thnx much for ur question. i wish u a great year and a very happy family life. prayer solves ... | |
| what will happen to those outside the Orthodox Church | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: What is the Orthodox Churches stance about the salvation of those OUTSIDE of it? Do you think ... A: thnx much for ur deep and controversial question. there r two ways to answer the matter and they ... | |
| Becoming Coptic Orthodox in Eastern Europe | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: You advises was really great and it helped me a lot. Can I ask one more question? I am from free ... A: happy new year and thank u very much for ur question. i m happy that the answer u read here was ... | |
| Ancient Church of the East | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a member of the (Assyrian) Ancient Church of the East and my fiance is a member of a Greek ... A: a blessed Christmas and a happy new year for u and ur fiance and best wishes for ur marriage. the ... | |
| mixed marriage | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: peace on you i am a Coptic orthodox girl who is strongly related to my Coptic church in everything, ... A: i wish u a very blessed fasting and Christmas. ur guy needs to be immersed in water. his baptism is ... | |
| premarital sex for Greek Orthodox followers? | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a cristian that is dating a greek orthodox. I want to know why he would insist that in order to ... A: thnx much for ur question and i wish u a blessed Christmas. Judas Escariot was an Apostle before he ... | |
| St. Mary Magdalene | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Is Mary Magdalene a saint among Eastern Orthodox? If so, what is she the saint of? A: thnx much for ur question. In The Eastern Orthodox Church Mary Magdalene is honored as one of the ... | |
| Spirit vs Soul | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to know, according to the Coptic faith, what is the difference between a Spirit and a Soul? ... A: The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial aspects that Scripture ascribes to humanity. ... | |
| is Dancing ok? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have often heard people at church call dancing evil or wrong and stuff and i don't understand why. ... A: thnx much for ur questions. when St. Anthony was asked about the meaning of the verse:"Rejoice in ... | |
| is Dancing ok? | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have often heard people at church call dancing evil or wrong and stuff and i don't understand why. ... A: when King David danced it was an exception and he was dancing before the Lord. "And David danced ... | |
| are teen clubs ok? | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My friends have recently invited me to go to a club for teens. I haven't been to a club before. I do ... A: thnx for ur question. the Holy Bible says: Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness (2 ... | |
| relationship between a Catholic and a Coptic Orthodox | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I am currenty seeing an Egyptian, Christian Orthodox guy and I am Catholic. My question is how can I ... A: welcome and thnx for ur question. to handle the situation u have to pray and leave it in the hands ... | |
| Coptic Orthodox Prayer | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: in the name of the father the son and the holy spirit amen. my question is what is the daily ... A: thnx much for ur question. Coptic Orthodoxy teaches us to live according to the holy commandment ... | |
| how to start believing in Christianity again. | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: how can i make sure that Coptic orthodoxy is the true way to salvation? i was baptized catholic but ... A: i pray to God to open ur eyes for his true way. Christianity is Lord Jesus Christ himself. if u ... | |
| How to deal with masturbation? | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with watching&reading porn, masturbation and flirtation. Really hate it in the end. ... A: i know that God is on ur side so u ll win. The words "chaste" and "chastity" stem from the Latin ... | |
| Prince of Peace | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: At the end of a mass, the priest usually says (i know it in arabic) "Ya Malik el salam, a3tina ... A: thnx for the nice question. Jesus is Prince of Peace and King of Peace. "Prince of Peace" means ... | |
| Ethiopian wedding customs | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have been invited to the wedding of a colleague at the Ethiopian Orthodox ... A: it is so gracious of u to make the effort to bring happiness to others. i wish ur friend the very ... | |
| is Evagrius a Saint & is his book Enneagram used in Coptic Church | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Is Evagrius Ponticus revered in the Coptic Orthodox Church or is he considered a heretic? The ... A: thnx for ur questions. sorry it took me so long. i searched for the answer and i didn find an ... | |
| Coptic/Eastern Orthodox Unity | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about an answer that you presented about a month ago where you stated that the ... A: Coptic Orthodox Church is doing great efforts towards unity. its agreement with the Greek Orthodox ... | |
| Oriental/Eastern Orthodox Unity | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Recently, an Ethiopian Orthodox priest came to speak at my church. I am Eastern Orthodox. This ... A: thnx much for ur question. the unity of Church is what St. Paul means when he says: "Make my joy ... | |
| comparative religion | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Yeah I know that the UK doesn't follow christianity- my point was that not all countries follow the ... A: i hope everything is well with u and thanks for ur questions. it didn happen in history that Islam ... | |
| Scriptures | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Is the Septuagint the official Old Testament of the Coptic Orthodox Church? Is the Greek New ... A: thnx for ur questions and i m so happy to hear from u. most of the Holy Book was translated into ... | |
| is remarriage allowed in Coptic Church if my husband abuses me? | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I married a Copt in the Anglican church. Then I was baptized in the Coptic church and we had a ... A: thnx much for ur question. u need to restart ur marraige. what u saw in this marriage can happen ... | |
| must i study to become Coptic Orthodox and how soon will i be baptized? | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: what is the usual length of time an adult catechumen must prepare and study before being initiated ... A: i m so happy to receive ur question. i pray that all the holy wishes in ur heart come true. it's ... | |
| comparative religion | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that u have to attack my religion whenever i ask a question? (and just google England ... A: thnx for clearly sayin what's on ur mind. in UK the state religion is Christianity. u r right. also ... | |
| validity of sacraments for non believers | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: Okay so basically that means that babies get the punishment for the sin of their ancester. ... A: thnx for ur questions and plz send as many as u like. i ll give u an example to explain the ... | |
| Theotokos as Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: are coptic orthodox permitted to believe that the theotokos is co-redemptrix and mediatrix of all ... A: thnx much for ur question. it is unbiblical and unorthodox to call St. Mary co-redemptrix and ... | |
| dissent in Coptic Orthodoxy | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: are coptic orthodox christians permitted to dissent from official church teachings and still receive ... A: welcome and thanks for ur questions. dissent in Cathlic Church is making severe problems. it is ... | |
| validity of sacraments for non believers | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Okay so basically that means that babies get the punishment for the sin of their ancester. ... A: what i said about Islam is not just an opinion. i live in egypt and i know more Muslims than ... | |
| original sin | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Okay so basically that means that babies get the punishment for the sin of their ancester. ... A: thnx for ur questions and ur eagerness to know the truth. muslims in western countries do not know ... | |
| ancestral sin | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: am i correct the coptic orthodox believe jesus christ did not inherit ancestral sin? or did he ... A: thnx much for ur question. Since Jesus of Nazareth did not have an earthly father, he did not ... | |
| Baptism and Salvation | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: First of all I should point out that I am not a Christian, I am a convert (revert) to Islam from a ... A: i hope u r always well and thnx for ur interesting discussion. "Allaah knows best about their fate" ... | |
| Baptism and Salvation | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: First of all I should point out that I am not a Christian, I am a convert (revert) to Islam from a ... A: if u can't post a follow up u can ask another question. the rest of the answer is not modified. ... | |
| Eastern orthodox and Coptic orthodox | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I was baptized in the Eastern Orthodox church and am wondering first of all what the conversion ... A: sorry for bein late and thnx much for ur quesion. to convert to Coptic Orthodoxy u need to find a ... | |
| Baptism and Salvation | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: First of all I should point out that I am not a Christian, I am a convert (revert) to Islam from a ... A: welcome and thnx much for ur question. i m happy that u wanna know about Orthodoxy. Baptism is ... | |
| watching horror movies and photos | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: is it a Sin to watch in orthodox religion?? i recently found a website which contains tons of video ... A: thnx much for ur question. St. Anthony says: "Wherever you go, let God be before your eyes; ... | |
| Realtionship between a coptic and non coptic | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago I've met a Coptic girl and we started seeing each other, meanwhile she moved to an ... A: thnx much for ur question. Coptic Orthodoxy is different and far from being an easy way of life. ... | |
| copt married divorced protestant | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Peace to you. I am an evangelical protestant woman who is divorced. The divorce was the result of ... A: if u become Coptic Orthodox u ll be able to marry in Coptic Church regardless of ur earlier divorde. ... | |
| can a Coptic Orthodox marry a Muslim | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I need all the help i can get. i was raised in coptic orthodox, I fell in love with a muslim man ... A: thnx for ur question. u r right. u need all the help u can find to get away from this situation. ... | |
| why say "If God's willing..."? | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: why do people usually say "If God's willing...so and so will happen" for example sometimes people ... A: thnx for ur nice question. it's a Biblical teaching to say "if the Lord is willing" as St. James ... | |
| Why do bad things happen to innocent people? | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Why does God allow bad things such as suffering, diseases, unjustice, etc. happen to people who are ... A: thnx much for ur question. God wants humans to teach humans, heal humans, and in general serve ... | |
| Why do bad things happen to innocent people? | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Why does God allow bad things such as suffering, diseases, unjustice, etc. happen to people who are ... A: God did not create evil or suffering. it's sin that brought suffering into the world. God allows sin ... | |
| Why do bad things happen to innocent people? | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Why does God allow bad things such as suffering, diseases, unjustice, etc. happen to people who are ... A: be sure of that. what u read here can only be understood if u feel it. the mental aspect is not ... | |
| Saints and Interventions | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to start off by wishing you a happy and blessed St. Mary's feast. I have a few ... A: thnx for the kind wishes and the nice questions. giving titles that belong to Lord Jesus to St. ... | |
| Punishment in Old testament and New testament | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Several times while reading the Old Testament, i have noticed that God punishes people immediately ... A: happy St. Mary's feast and thnx much for the follow up. some people refuse God's discipline and ... | |
| We are a royal priesthood? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have come across the verse 1 Peter 2:9 and it says "9But you are a chosen people, a royal ... A: thnx much for ur question. the Apostles ordained preists to do the holy services. when St. Peter ... | |
| True Repentance | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: How long should a person repent about a sin in order for God to forgive him? Is it really a matter ... A: thnx much for the follow up. repentance as i mentioned is a change of ur ways. this change stems ... | |
| True Repentance | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: How long should a person repent about a sin in order for God to forgive him? Is it really a matter ... A: Repentance is a change of ur ways and thoughts; u foresake sin and hold to Lord Jesus and enthrone ... | |
| Punishment in Old testament and New testament | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Several times while reading the Old Testament, i have noticed that God punishes people immediately ... A: thnx much for ur question. God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament. St. Peter ... | |
| can a divorced Catholic marry a Copt? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am an American Catholic man who is engaged to the most beautiful Egyptian woman. I was married ... A: thnx much for ur question. best wishes for u and ur fiance to have a holy life in Christ. u can ... | |
| How will we see God in heaven? | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: In the Bible it is mentioned that, The Son (Jesus) sits at the right hand of The Father. Does that ... A: thnx much for ur question. This term the “right hand” goes back to ancient Bible times. It was and ... | |
| Instruments in Coptic Liturgy | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I am Coptic and I wanted to know why we don't use intruments such as organ, guitar, etc. during ... A: thnx much for ur question. u have a point a good point but it's not just a matter of being used to ... | |
| the true descendants of the Pharaohs | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me with this question I have 'The Arabs conquered Egypt, who are the true ... A: thnx much for ur question. the true descendants of the Egyptians r the Egyptians. the descendants ... | |
| Church belief about non Orthodox Churches with similar teachings | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: What does the Church believe about other Church which are not part of the orthodox faith but have ... A: there r two families of Churches calling themselves Orthodox; Eastern Orthodox and Oriental ... | |
| Churches a Copt can marry from | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I am coptic orthdox living in usa , I was wondering which churches other than Coptic orthdox, I ... A: i m happy the answer was useful. u can attend the liturgy in all these churches and take communion ... | |
| Holy Communion for a Greek Orthodox married to an Episcopalian | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a Greek Orthodox woman, baptized in the Orthodox Church. I have been married 20 years to an ... A: thnx much for ur question. Greek Orthodox Church permits mixed marriages provided that they r ... | |
| Dating a Coptic Egyptian Man with parents who refuse to give you a chance | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been dating an Egyptian Coptic Orthodox man for the past year and a half. He and his family ... A: this is the answer again with my email removed. thnx much for ur question. i wish u the very best ... | |
| Blessings and Importance of Confession | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I am Coptic Orthodox. I was wondering why do we have to confess our sins before a priest and why ... A: my friend, u r welcome anytime to send as much questions as u like. when u sin, u r still a child ... | |
| Blessings and Importance of Confession | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I am Coptic Orthodox. I was wondering why do we have to confess our sins before a priest and why ... A: plz send all ur questions and i m honored to answer them by the grace of God. a priest is a man of ... | |
| Blessings and Importance of Confession | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I am Coptic Orthodox. I was wondering why do we have to confess our sins before a priest and why ... A: thnx much for ur question. Sin is separation from God and separation from God is death--because ... | |
| fate of unbelievers and non-Orthodox Christians | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I am Coptic Orthodox but i was wondering..do we accept other dominations(those that believe in the ... A: thnx much for ur question. ur question is very controversial. there r two ways to answer the ... | |
| Inheritance Law in Christianity | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: Nisseem, What is the Eastern Orthodox law of Inheritance?Our father died and we ... A: a blessed Pentecost for u and thnx much for ur question. when Lord Jesus was asked to divide an ... | |
| Oriental and Eastern Orthodox view of gay inclusion and gay marriage | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: what is the eastern orthodox stance on gay inclusion and gay marriage A: a blessed Pentecost for u and thnx much for ur question. the Oriental and Eastern Orthodox beliefs ... | |
| Is human nature essentially good or evil? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Is human nature essentially good or essentially evil? A: peace alex, Christ is risen. Truly he is risen. thnx much for ur question. in Romans 11:36 St. ... | |
| no racial considerations in Coptic Church | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a Catholic, married in the catholic Churh. We would like to be Coptic memebers. I also fill ... A: Christ is risen. Truly he is risen. thnx much for ur question. u r welcome to join Coptic Church. u ... | |
| Drinking | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: What is considered being a drunk? if you feel a little tipsy? What if you get drunk once in a while ... A: Christ is risen ... Shurely he is risen. thank u very much for ur question. when someone drinks and ... | |
| Praying in Tongues | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry that I have so many questions, but this one is something I don't know about. I am an ... A: Khristos Anesti ... Alithos Anesti. my friend; "rejoice in the Lord" as the Holy Bible says. this ... | |
| Praying in Tongues | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry that I have so many questions, but this one is something I don't know about. I am an ... A: Khristos Anesti ... Alithos Anesti. some Greek is fine when we r discussing tongues. i m honored by ... | |
| Copts married in Russian Orthodox Church | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Happy Easter! My husband and I were converted to orthodoxy and baptized in the Coptic orthodox ... A: Christ has risen ... Surely he is risen. thank u so much for the nice words and kind wishes. it's ... | |
| Coptic Orthodox teaching on divinity of Christ. | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: A Lutheran pastor I know made a statement, "the Copts believe that God neither was born nor died. ... A: Khristos Anesti ... Alithos Anesti. thnx much for ur question. the Lutheran pastor is wrong. we ... | |
| premartial pregnancy | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old copt. i have been dating a non-copt (catholic) girl for 3 years and we love each ... A: Khristos Anesti. Alithos Anesti. Christ is risen. Surely he is risen. thnx much for ur question. my ... | |
| a coptic man who deceived me | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: in brief, am not chirstan but i falled in love with an coptic man who was everything in my life to ... A: i m deeply honored. the guy is wrong for having an affair, telling lies, and using an innocent girl ... | |
| can a Chaldean Catholic marry a Coptic Orthodox without conversion? | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I've been reading a few of your posts from Catholics who wish to marry Coptics, and while I am ... A: thnx much for ur question and i wish u a blessed Easter. no one can have everything. sometimes u ... | |
| Friday and Wednesday Fasting, origin and reasons | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Why do we fast of wed and fri, when di it actually begin (any references?) and what do we fast from ... A: thnx much for ur question. sorry but i just had an operation. i can't give u the answer in detail or ... | |
| Orthodox view of Chilaism | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: All of the early Church fathers for 3 centuries (from those taught by the Apostles themselves) ... A: thnx much for ur question. i do not agree with u when u say Catholics "have always pursued power." ... | |
| Coptic Orthodox & Catholic Mass | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am baptized and married in the Coptic Orthodox Church.. My husband was Catholic and converted for ... A: i wish u and ur sweet family have the best in your life with Lord Jesus. Coptic Orthodox faith is ... | |
| r Copts allowed to marry in Ethiopian Church? | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am coptic orthodox and my fiace is a Jamaican who is of anglican/christian faith. He will be ... A: i pray for u to have a happy marriage and a fruitful life with Lord Jesus Christ. first of all u ... | |
| catholicism & orthodoxy diffreneces & similarities | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Slava Isusu Christu! Glory To Jesus Christ! First of all I'd like to introduce myself, I'm a ... A: u have the right to believe what u think is right and to defend it too. it is not a copy and paste ... | |
| catholicism & orthodoxy diffreneces & similarities | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Slava Isusu Christu! Glory To Jesus Christ! First of all I'd like to introduce myself, I'm a ... A: let me first clear some technical points. Coptic Orthodoxy is Oriental Orthodox not Eastern ... | |
| serious question | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Ashraf, I am engaged to a man who is Coptic and from Egypt. We have been together for over two years ... A: if u join Coptic Church it is not canonically a problem if u r divorced. in the first place, ur ... | |
| a Catholic needs to convert to marry a copt | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Wondered if you could advise me. I am half Lebanese half English. I was baptised in Beirut as a ... A: marhaba ekhty. kel sana wenty salme. kifek we kifa Beirut? i wish u have a great year. u will need ... | |
| civil divorce in the eyes of Coptic Church | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a coptic orthodox.I was married in a coptic church and I then got a civil divorce.I am not ... A: i wish u have a the happiest Christmas. the Eastern Orthodox faith is very close to Coptic Orthodox ... | |
| Catholic to marry an Orthodox | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am currently 25 and residing in New Jersey. My boyfriend of over a year is Egyptian and of the ... A: i m deeply honored. american women r percieved as american; don care much about God, Church, ... | |
| civil divorce in the eyes of Coptic Church | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am a coptic orthodox.I was married in a coptic church and I then got a civil divorce.I am not ... A: ur civil divorce means nothing in the eyes of Coptic Church. if u r married and commited adultry, ... | |
| Catholic to marry an Orthodox | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I am currently 25 and residing in New Jersey. My boyfriend of over a year is Egyptian and of the ... A: u will need to be baptised and confirmed again to become Coptic Orthodox so u can marry ur ... | |
| marriage requirements in Coptic Church | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: A non Egyptian female engaged to marry a Coptic Orthodox Egyptian male. If they intend to be ... A: i wish u and ur fiance the very best in life. u will need to be baptised and confirmed again to ... | |
| Catholic marrying a Copt needs to convert | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm catholic and my girlfriend is coptic. Do i have to convert to coptic if i want to marry her or ... A: peace be with u and thnx for ur question. i wish u and ur girlfriend the very best in life. u will ... | |
| Premarital Pregnancy and Repentance | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: We are an engaged couple, soon to be married in the Coptic Orthodox Church, my fiance will be ... A: thnx for ur questions. any sin of any kind will be forgiven if u repent and confessed. u can marry ... | |
| Marriage | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I am a Coptic girl with divorced parents, i am now at the stage of getting married however the man i ... A: i wish u have a good life with Lord Jesus. ur prayers mean so much to God. be sure ur his child and ... | |
| God's command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus died for our salvation. he loves all people. he also hates sin ... | |
| Lamb, Throne and Bride | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: according to Eastern Orthodox Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the lamb in ... A: thnx much for ur question. the 4th chapter of Revelation describes something close to a Heavenly ... | |
| Coptic Services | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: Ive started feeling drawn toward the Coptic Orthodox church recently and have done some reading on ... A: i pray u live a true Christian life with Lord Jesus in ur heart. it is true that u need to be with ... | |
| ashamed to confess | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: Ashraf, I would like some help for a close friend. He is Coptic Orthodox and was in a sexual ... A: he had committed shameful sins and they require repentance and confession. he committed adultery and ... | |
| Canonical Clergy | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: May God be with you all.my question is can a father of the Church be canonical, who is not Baptised ... A: my dear Antonios, how r u now? i wish everything is better. ur correct about many things. let me ... | |
| Canonical Clergy | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: May God be with you all.my question is can a father of the Church be canonical, who is not Baptised ... A: thnx for ur question. plz go to a Coptic Orthodox church to save urself all the trouble. u didn ... | |
| how to repent and leave my sinful life | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: i write this with great sadness. i was baptised Orthodox as a child but never truly raised in the ... A: thnx much for ur question. simply put; u need to know Lord Jesus. he says: “COME TO ME , ALL YOU ... | |
| Afterlife for Copts & relation to Eastern Orthodox Churches | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: My Ethiopian, Coptic Christian friend tried to explain what his (or maybe his religion's, I'm not ... A: thnx much for ur question. after death u either go to hell or to paradise. Paradise is for Saints. ... | |
| Corptic Orthodox beliefs and Remarriage | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I am Catholic, my husband Coptic Orthodox. We were married in the Catholic Church. We are now ... A: E thnx for ur question and u r welcome to send any questions or follow ups anytime u want. the new ... | |
| choosing a Godfather and attending church | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: Since our last email, I have started my own bible study thanks to one of the websites you sent me. I ... A: i m sure ur gonna enjoy reading the Bible and ur life will be happier. Coptic Church welcomes all ... | |
| Where is the question? | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: It is awesome to talk to an Eygptian. I love all cultures. I am Puerto Rican decent. I was raised ... A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur nice words. i m sorry i can't read so much text. i don know what ... | |
| garden of eden | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: where in the earth is garden of Eden? some says that it has already been destroyed by the flood. ... A: Khrsitos Anisti. the physical place of the garden of Eden is close to the Euphrates and Tigris ... | |
| Copt and Protestant Mixed Marriage | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: 1) When a Coptic man marries a Protestant woman, is the marriage held at the woman's church? 2) Can ... A: Khristos Anisti. may God give u true happiness all the days of ur life. the answer to ur questions ... | |
| What name did Christ manifest to Disciples? | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I would appreciate very much if you throw some light on the following: I have manifested thy name ... A: thnx much for ur interesting question. here Lord Jesus does not speak of a specific name for the ... | |
| Women behind the altar | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: This same question was posed recently and the answer given was that women may go behind the altar ... A: happy Easter in advance and i wish u had a blessed Lent. i will give u a rather detailed answer but ... | |
| Coptic/Protestant wedding | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: My fiance is Coptic Orthodox, and I am protestant. We live in a rural area, so there are no Coptic ... A: Christ has risen. i wish u had a happy and blessed Easter and i m so happy for u that ur goin to get ... | |
| baptising a child of a civil married couple | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I born in Romania and i am Romanian orthodox, my husband is born in Greece and he is Greek ... A: thnx much for ur question and congratulations for ur blessed baby. Romanian Orthodox and Greek ... | |
| Divorce | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: 1)What are the (extreme)cases that the Coptic Orthodox Church allow divorce?Could you please list ... A: thnx much for ur question and i wish u a blessed Lent. i ve answered similar questions before. plz ... | |
| Baptizing Children of an Orthodox-Catholic marriage | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: If a Coptic Orthodox Christian married a Roman Catholic in a Roman Catholic church, can the children ... A: thnx much for ur question. i wish u a happy Easter if ur Catholic and a blessed Lent if ur Orthodox. ... | |
| Exclusivity | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I am considering marrying a man who is Coptic Orthodox and so of course I would need to convert and ... A: thnx much for ur question. i m happy to talk to u. ur a good Christian and no one can disagree with ... | |
| Alcoholics in Christianity | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I heard from a Coptic Priest that wine and alcoholics are forbidden in Christianity yet in my church ... A: thnx much for ur follow up. i m happy to meet someone who is keen to know the truth and live a true ... | |
| Alcoholics in Christianity | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I heard from a Coptic Priest that wine and alcoholics are forbidden in Christianity yet in my church ... A: thnx much for ur question. Christianity does't forbid any substance. misuse of substances is ... | |
| Marriage - Coptic Orthodox & Roman Catholic (non-practicing) | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I am curious to find out as I read in a question you answered that the Coptic Orthodox does not ... A: thnx much for ur question. i wish both of u and ur guy all the best. the answer to ur questions is: ... | |
| Coptic Christians, Eastern Orthodox, personal belief in God | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I AM CONFUSED ABOUT EASTERN ORTHODOX AND EGYPTION COPTIC CHRISTIANS, IS THERE A DIFFERENCE, AND IF ... A: happy new year and thnx much for ur question. i m Coptic Christian from egypt and livin there too. ... | |
| Attending the church | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: When I decided to convert from Protestantism to Orthodoxy, I did not know which orthodox church I ... A: thnx for ur follow up and be sure that the Lord appreciates ur efforts to search for the truth and ... | |
| Attending the church | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: When I decided to convert from Protestantism to Orthodoxy, I did not know which orthodox church I ... A: happy new year and thnx much for ur question. i m surprised to hear what u faced. essentially in ... | |
| Salvation | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: What does the Egyptian Orthodox Church believe an individual must do to receive salvation? Romans ... A: i wish u a very blessed Christmas. my internet connection was dead for the past two weeks. i m sorry ... | |
| patron saint | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: Who is the patron saint of "work" or "working people?" A: thnx much for ur question. the Patron Saint of working people according to Eastern Orthodox and ... | |
| re-unification between Coptic and Alexandrian Patriarchates | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I have heard that there was an agreement worked out between I think Pope Shenouda III and the ... A: thnx for the follow up. u live in usa and u know about the stories ur tellin. i never heard of ... | |
| re-unification between Coptic and Alexandrian Patriarchates | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I have heard that there was an agreement worked out between I think Pope Shenouda III and the ... A: thnx much for ur question. there can't be such an agreement. u and i don have information to ... | |
| non orthodox christians | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: non orthodox christians are saying that they believe on jesus as their saviour. So, on what ... A: thnx much for ur question and sorry for being so late. ur question is deep and requires careful ... | |
| roman catholic and orthodox | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: what is the difference between roman catholic church baptism and a orthodox church baptism? A: thnx much for ur question. there r many similarities in the way both Churches view baptism. there ... | |
| The orban | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I'm also Coptic Orthodox but I need to know about the symbolism in the orban and on it and the ... A: thnx much for ur question and sorry for being that late. i tried to give u a detailed answer and it ... | |
| Is tipping the Father customary for a baptism? | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: If you are making a donation to a church that performed your child's baptism, is it also customary ... A: congratulations on baby and the baptism. i wish all ur days r holy and happy. it is ok to give ... | |
| Why no sex before marriage? | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: What is the thinking behind no sex before marriage? How do you resist falling into temptation? How ... A: thnx much for question. ur askin about "the thinking behind no sex before marriage." these days ... | |
| Convert to the Coptic Orthodox Church | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I believe in my heart that the Coptic Church is the Church of Christ and i wish to live my life ... A: thnx much for ur question. i wish u all the best in ur life. if u want to be a Copt then u have to ... | |
| Homeschooling | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I am a Greek Orthodox and I homeschool my son. He is 8, third grade level. Are there any ... A: thnx much for ur question and i hope ur efforts r fruitful. plz try these sites and let me know the ... | |
| Coptic Orthodox - Catholic Marriage | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a really complicated question to ask you. I am a Catholic separated man, but although i am to ... A: thnx much for ur question. if ur marriage is not formally cancelled by Catholic church, u can't ... | |
| Coptic opinion on the Validity of Roman Mysteries | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I know there is quiet alot that seperates us from the Roman Church and that at present we cannot ... A: thnx for ur question. Coptic Church does not recognize the sacraments of Cathloic Church. Catholic ... | |
| Catholic converting to Coptic Orthodox | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I am planning to marry a person who was baptized in the Catholic Church and I understand that he ... A: thnx much for ur question. to convert to be a Copt ur guy will need to understand the faith he is ... | |
| baptism | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I am a coptic woman who married a catholic man. My brother wants to baptize his son in the coptic ... A: thnx for ur question. the priest is correct. Coptic Church will not recognize ur marriage and ... | |
| coptic catholic marriage | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I know you have answered questions like this before. I'm a Roman Catholic woman who is now engaged ... A: Khristos Anisti. i wish u had a holy and happy Easter. i m so happy to hear that u love God and that ... | |
| Coptic Orthodox-Catholic Marriage | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: I am a Coptic Orthodox christian and engaged to marry a Catholic girl. I wanted to know that if we ... A: Khristios Anisti. wish u had a great easter. if u want to marry ur girl in a Catholic church as a ... | |
| differences in the various Orthodox Churches | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I am Greek Orthodox and have friends that are Armenian Orthodox. They celebrate American Easter vs. ... A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur questions. the link here gives u full detail about the calendar ... | |
| is 'theosis' a coptic orthodox teaching | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I have read in a couple of places recently that Pope Shenouda has recently started teaching that the ... A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur question. The statement by St. Athanasius of Alexandria, "The Son ... | |
| Union between Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the major reasons why both Oriental Orthodox and Eastern ... A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur question. the main reason both families r not in communion is the ... | |
| marrage | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I am a Roman Catholic seriously dating an Egyptian man who has converted from Coptic to Catholic. ... A: Khristos anisti. thnx much for ur question and i wish u had a happy easter. if ur guy is now ... | |
| early relationships | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: Recently, i was involved in a relationship with a Coptic girl. We are both 16 and i am Jewish but ... A: i wish u had a holy and happy Pesach. thnx much for ur question. i will give u a straight answer ... | |
| About Mokattam Miracle | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: can i find a scientific geological proof about the miracle of Mokattam Mountain ? A: khristos anisti. thnx much for ur question. i have no scientific proof for u regardin this specific ... | |
| Hymn of Christos anesti | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: What is Almaseeh Kam (ÇáãÓíÍ ÞÇã/Christos anesti) in English. Where can I download the English ... A: thnx much for ur question. at the link: www.coptichymns.net/module-hymns-catview-pid-42.html u ... | |
| Theotokos | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I am a Jordanian Catholic (converted two years ago from Greek Orthodoxy). I love the Virgin Mary ... A: thnx much for ur question. Virgin Mary needed salvation herself and she said so when she talked to ... | |
| marriage | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: I am Coptic orthodox and I am involved in a relationship with a Catholic women. We are serious ... A: thnx much for ur question. let me be straight; ur marriage cannot be accepted in a Coptic Church. ... | |
| baptism | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: i was just wondering if a child can be baptized in a church that is neither catholic nor orthodox? ... A: thnx much for ur qustions. i wish u a blessed and happy new year. ur questions assured me that u ... | |
| difference between catholic and coptic | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: Ashraf. So if a Coptic receives communion in a Catholic church, they are ex-communicated? Can you ... A: thnx for the follow up and the nomination. takin Holy Communion means acceptance of the faith of the ... | |
| difference between catholic and coptic | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what are the main differences in beliefs between the Catholic (Roman) and Coptic ... A: Although there are many similarities between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic ... | |
| love | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I've been asking about love, we are told to love God, love your enemy and love yourself. Are all ... A: thnx much for ur question. to know God well u need help from the Holy Spirit. when u pray u get ... | |
| Marriage-Coptic Orthodox & Roman Catholic | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: My husband is Coptic Orthodox and I am Roman Catholic. We were married in the Catholic Church, but ... A: thnx much for ur question. let me be straight; ur marriage cannot be accepted in a Coptic Church. ... | |
| cross | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: what is the background on the difference in the orthodox three board cross and the two board cross? ... A: thnx much for ur question. The Orthodox cross, made up of two horizontal and one diagonal bar ... | |
| cristening clothes for an infant girl | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: My daughter will be baptized on 10/28/2006. What is an appropriate attire for her? A white frilly ... A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus teached us to be modest and simple. Christening does not ... | |
| Communion | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: What are some of the reasons that an Egyptian Christian Coptic Orthodox Religious person could not ... A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus talked so much about this topic in The Gospel of Saint John ... | |
| the nature of God | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: Do orthodox Christians believe, as Western Christians do, that we were created by God but are now ... A: thnx much for ur question. Orthodox Christians believe that God created man. human beings r loved by ... | |
| divorce | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: How does the Eastern Orthodox position on divorce compare with the Catholic one? Also, do the ... A: thnx for ur question. 1- Eastern Orthodox Church: An ecclesiastical divorce may be granted after a ... | |
| Grace as Uncreated Divine Energy | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: I am doing my docoral thesis on a definition of grace in the writings of Paul. The position I am ... A: thnx much for ur question. of course u know there r Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Churches. i ... | |
| Holy Communion | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: In the bible, Jesus said many things, such as,"I am the Lamb, I am the Sheperd, and I am the Door - ... A: thnx for ur question. Lord Jesus himself taught us to eat his flesh and drink his blood. he said ... | |
| eastern orthodox easter | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: what factors do eastern orthodox chuches take into account when establishing the date for Easter? A: In a congress held in 1923, the eastern churches adopted a modified Gregorian Calendar and decided ... | |
| Ethio | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: Do you know what the Ethiopian orthodox church is? A: thnx forur question. it is abranch of the Coptic Orthodox Church. they r both oriental churches. ... | |
| Heaven ad Hell | 12/11/2005 |
| Q: I have two questions actually. First, I was wondering what the Coptic understanding of heaven and ... A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus said that people in heaven will live like angels. that was his ... | |
| Divorce | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: Does the Coptic church allow divorce? If so, how does it justify that Biblically, since Jesus ... A: thnx much for ur question. Coptic church does not allow divorce. we follow the teaching of Lord ... | |
| Why was Satan permitted into the Garden of Eden ? | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: Why was Satan permitted into the Garden of Eden to temp Eve just after God commanded Adam and Eve ... A: thnx much for ur question. God wanted to see if adam and eve are going to keep his command. if they ... | |
| Converstion to Coptic Orthodoxy | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: First I have to say I love your name. I have a good Iranian girlfriend named Ashraf in Tehran. MyI ... A: thnx much for ur question. the coptic orthodox church is the most correct and persecuted church. ... | |
| Differences between Eastern & Oriental Orthodox | 9/26/2005 |
| Q: for the timely and well-thought response. It was very helpful -- and encouraging to think there may ... A: thnx but i don deserve ur words of priase. to see two opposin ways of thought about the issue u can ... | |
| Differences between Eastern & Oriental Orthodox | 9/23/2005 |
| Q: I have recently been attending an Eastern (Antiochian) Orthodox church. The priest mentioned that ... A: i believe what the priest said is not far from truth. there r attemps to reunite the oriental and ... | |
| Salvation | 8/14/2005 |
| Q: Will all non-Orthodox/non-Christians be lost/go to Hell after death? A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus loves all and had come so that all will be saved. some people ... | |
| Baptist Teachings/Similarities vs differences | 5/11/2005 |
| Q: Ashraf, First off I believe God brought me here to this site, while seeking out more information on ... A: thnx much for ur question. it is good to search for urself. many sources will give u good answers. u ... | |
| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
| Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ... A: thnx for ur question. i wish u the best in ur project. a sin is somethin u do or think about which ... | |
| pope peter 17th | 9/22/2004 |
| Q: where is the St. Peter, the seal of martyrs and the 17th pope,martyred and where is his body? plz ... A: Peter of Alexandria was a Patriarch of Alexandria (300 - 311). He is revered as a saint by both the ... | |
| Abandoned by the Church | 8/11/2004 |
| Q: I need a church for my family and me but I have problems. I hope you have time to review this. I am ... A: Thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus came for the weak, the poor, the sick and for everyone. He ... | |
| Eastern orthodox | 7/15/2004 |
| Q: Does the eastern othodox church have a process of joining like the catholic church, where you have ... A: thnx jane for ur question, joinin an apostlic church requires u to be baptized. then u r anointed ... | |
| Holy Catholic Church (Anglican Rite) | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: Greetings! Recently I came upon this Christian organization called the Holy Catholic Church ... A: thnx for ur question. orthodox churches r diveded into two families: the oriental and the eastern ... | |
| apostolic succession & holy orders | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: Like the Orthodox Churches, the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches also claim apostolic succession ... A: the Cathlolic and Anglican Churches interpret the holy scriptures in a way that goes against early ... | |
| Protestant Denominations | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: In your opinion, which Protestant denominations are closest to the Orthodox Church? A: protestant denominations r many. so many that many of the newer ones r very far from the teachings ... | |
| cremation | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: Is it more biblical for a Christian's body to be buried or cremated after death? Will the choice, in ... A: thnx much for ur question. when the dead man touched the bones of a dead prophet he returned to ... | |
| orthodox view on afterlife | 6/13/2004 |
| Q: what happens to a Christian after death? does s/he goes to heaven and be with God immediately? or in ... A: thnx much for ur question. Christains who live accordin to the teachings of Lord Jesus will go to ... | |
| rosary | 6/7/2004 |
| Q: do orthodox pray the rosary ("hail mary") and why? A: the rosary is a catholic prayer. catholics say if u pray the rosary u ll get blessin and ... | |
| relationships | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: We all know that God forbids homosexual acts but loves homosexual persons. If a homosexual couple in ... A: what u call "special" relation is in fact a grave sin too. u can be friends with anyone. u can be ... | |
| homosexuality | 5/28/2004 |
| Q: i understand that the traditional church teachings on the subject of homosexuality has been negative ... A: homosexuality is a grave sin. it can cost the lost of one's eternal life. it is totaly condemned in ... | |
| Communion | 5/21/2004 |
| Q: Can non-Orthodox Christians, such as Protestants, Anglicans and Roman Catholics, receive Communion ... A: orthodox christians r not allowed to recieve communion in non orthodox churches and non orthodox ... | |
| Apostles' Creed | 5/16/2004 |
| Q: The Apostles' Creed, which is widely accepted & used by most Western churches (incl. Roman Catholic ... A: the arminian church is oriental not eastern orthodox. ur right. the coptic orhtodox church is ... | |
| what are the main beliefs... | 4/27/2004 |
| Q: what are the main beliefs of Eastern Orthodox church A: WHAT IS MY COPTIC ORTHODOX FAITH ? Bishop Moussa "...Do not be conformed to this world, but be ... | |
| Historical | 4/23/2003 |
| Q: Greetings in the Lord, My question is about the history of your sect. If I understand right, the ... A: thnx for ur nice words. the clarification u requested is a good one too. the narrow road is the real ... | |
| Diferences Compic Ortodox other Ortodox | 3/25/2003 |
| Q: Im from Bulgaria and im a Bulgarian Orthodox . i know that the copts church is also Orthodox but is ... A: thnx much for ur question. The main difference between orthodox families is how they state their ... | |
| Is Christianity really a monotheist religion | 1/17/2003 |
| Q: Is Christianity really a monotheist religion. Please explain your answer. Thank you. A: thnx for ur question. hope the answer is close to what u needed. The One True God The first ... | |
| Woman as priests | 10/30/2002 |
| Q: I am an Anglician in University studying Theology. I am in my first year and having a real fun time ... A: thnx much for ur message. the issue of the ordination of women is not ethical in Orthodoxy. it is a ... | |
| Burial Dress | 8/20/2002 |
| Q: Good Morning, I hope you can help me. I've seached til i'm out of options. I work with several ... A: thnx much for ur question. i hope God gives u power to help more people. i also hope u find here ... | |
| The Eucharist | 11/8/2001 |
| Q: A Baptist friend of mine asked me several quetions regarding the Eucharist that I was not able to ... A: thnx much for ur question. i hope to give u an informative answer. Baptists are those who deny that ... | |
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