Hi Ray!This photo was taken a few years after Abouna's departure in 1989. He was buried in the Monastery's cemetery, before being taken out to be placed in a new shrine. Upon opening the old casket, the monks were surprised to see him in this condit…
https://soundcloud.com/anthonymarcos1/agios-athanatos-nai-nan-the-late-abouna-arsanios-aziz-serry
One of the most spirited recordings of the hymn I've ever heard! Enjoy! Listen to Abouna first, then he starts the hymn
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Many years! How old is H.G.?
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I believe H.E. just turned 92 a couple of months ago
St. Kolta the Physician and Martyr
http://st-takla.org/Gallery/Saints-and-Figures/21-Kaaf/Saint-Kalta-the-Physician/Coptic-Saints-Saint-Kalta-the-Physician-01.html
Did some research, it is indeed what Pope Kyrillos used to wear :) Look for "Omophorion" toward the middle of this: http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/cce/id/1221/rec/7
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Thats Diakon Rogdy, atleast im pretty sure that his name:)
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He was actually ordained Archdeacon in order to take the responsibilities of the Archdeacon at the Or…
I actually asked a priest about this and he said the name is decided by how the Pope refers to himself. He refers to himself as "Tawadros", so there you go ;D
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(Note: this is just a prediction exercise - in the end God's will prevails)
My prediction:
Anba Rofail will definitely receive most votes.
Abouna Bakhomious will definitely re…
I have many mixed feelings at this time! I'm excited to see our new Pope, but I'm a bit sad cuz i can't imagine anyone in Pope Shenouda's place :-\ May God's Will be done!
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Good question.
In my church, we used to use both the bishara (The Gospels) and the cross together for the Pauline and Acts processions and the raising of incense procession,…
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The deaconesses are completely dedicated to serving God in their life. In fact, they are celibate which means they are unmarried like nuns (I think in most if not all cases)…
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Greetings to everyone, I have realized a certain issue in my life which is constantly growing…
Back in the day, Hegumens were accustomed to wear a special hat, different from the hat of a regular priest. It was a mix of a Bishop's 3ema and a priest's 3ema. (correct me if i'm wrong) I've seen only a few of them still wear it. But usually there…
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Ofcourse they do, if they didn't they would have afros by now. Speacking about that, does anyone know if Anba David cuts off his beard. It's so long
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Have you ever seen…