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[quote author=Stavro link=topic=14492.msg165216#msg165216 date=1371859563]
Simply put, a woman should embrace this rite as a method to come closer to God using the bod…
[quote author=dthoxsasiPhilanethrope link=topic=14495.msg165120#msg165120 date=1371550221]
Hi
But what new title/change is there for Bishop Athanasius.
Is he now a metropolitan?
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If he was a general bishop before, he now becomes a diocesa…
In the Coptic church all that is suggested (recommended is probably too strong) is that we pray the "Prayer before Holy Communion":
Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof because I am a sinner, but only say the word; “Your sins are for…
[quote author=ReturnOrthodoxy link=topic=10538.msg164695#msg164695 date=1369109123]
I produced a video in response to some of the methods which we use to attract people into the church. This video started and uproar, and got me an audience with a f…
DO NOT PUNISH YOURSELF!!! THIS DOES NOT WORK AND IS FOREIGN TO ORTHODOX SPIRITUALITY!
Only do such things (eg metanias) with the guidance of your confession father. It is extremely dangerous to decide for yourself, and you miss out on the benefits…
[quote author=Stavro link=topic=14417.msg164538#msg164538 date=1368318018]
political connections that makes their lives and the lives of their children easy
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The liturgical rites are not like a magic spell, such that if you miss one thing the Holy Spirit will not descend. The priests/deacons know what they are doing if they change things, and even if they do something wrong, the Lord is merciful and doe…
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[quote author=Servos link=topic=14406.msg164404#msg164404 date=1367499744]
Inform the local bishop about the problem. Not necessarily personally the bishop, b…
[quote author=elshammaa link=topic=14375.msg164350#msg164350 date=1367003130]
I keep looking but have not found it! It is quite sad, they recently posted an article in el keraza arabic about coptic churches in america practicing "new age orthodoxy"…
But if transubstantiation implies the platonic theory of matter being divided into substance and accident, should we reject it on the basis that it requires acceptance of this platonic theory?
No.
Since the papacy of Pope Kyrillos, many churches hold liturgies everyday, both during and outside Lent. Liturgies on Wednesday and Fridays tend to start later to allow for complete abstinence in the beginning of the day.
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=14334.msg164103#msg164103 date=1365107625]
Yes the acts of an individual are the individuals. But the intention of the individual and the result of an individual's acts are often reflective of a culture. The consequ…
[quote author=Servos link=topic=14334.msg163930#msg163930 date=1364028759]
One hypotetical question :)
If I go to Cairo to Coptic Orthodox Church, and I said to Coptic Orthodox priest: "I am Chalcedonian Serb (لكنيسة الصربية الأرثوذكسية) and I want…
Dear Zoxsasi,
You are saying "What a mess".
What is the purpose behind this statement?
Are you blaming someone(s) for creating this "mess", and, if so, who?
Are you blaming someone(s) for failng to clean up this "mess", and, if so, who?
If none…