[quote author=Severian link=topic=13602.msg159691#msg159691 date=1347238898]
My Priest said that it was his dream to have seven full Deacons tonsured in our Parish. Why seven? What is so special about this number?
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Acts 6:1-7: "Now in those …
[quote author=Severian link=topic=10035.msg159688#msg159688 date=1347234573]
Why is "o kirios" heretical?
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It is not. There is a little confusion over the phrase "he who took for of our humility." http://www.suscopts.org/q&a/index.php?q…
[quote author=peter_saad link=topic=13671.msg159469#msg159469 date=1346283693]
You do your part and let God take care of the rest.
Rabena maak.
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Thank you Peter
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=13662.msg159326#msg159326 date=1346075651]
Yes sebeste is Greek. σέβεσθε comes from the root word σεβίτιον
Before Homer, it meant to feel fear or feel shame before God as in οὔ νυ σέβεσθε
After Homer, it came to m…
[quote author=ophadece link=topic=13662.msg159318#msg159318 date=1346017095]
Sorry typing from mobile..
nyetersawasta doesn't mean worship.. nyet means those and the rest of the word is a verb meaning to be humble.. so the whole thing means those wh…
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[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13662.msg159313#msg159313 date=1345952706]
What is the difference between nyetercebec;e and ouwst ? They are both translated a…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13649.msg159255#msg159255 date=1345755366]
Looking through this manuscript, we can find the hymns that should be prayed during communion.
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If the Arabic Mediahs and Pi wik are not in the original rite, then…
[quote author=Severian link=topic=13647.msg159211#msg159211 date=1345672892]
Well regarding the origins of the fast, it is certainly an ancient Christian practice. It is documented in the "Didache" or teachings of the Holy Apostles.
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Can yo…
[quote author=binC link=topic=13639.msg159088#msg159088 date=1345278187]
Dear Friends:
I always wanted to be a monk and now I am married. I have children. I want to be a monk now. I don't think that leaving a marriage would be a sin as big as I…
"Way of the Ascetics" is another great book that might help you. It is not really a guide to a 24/7 prayers, but it is more of a guide to an ascetics life in the world.
[quote author=The least of all link=topic=13632.msg159044#msg159044 date=1345134000]
Memory Eternal! May the Lord raise up a shepherd for His people
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Amen!
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[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13603.msg158637#msg158637 date=1344394515]
I was kidding...
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LOL. I know you were. I was expanding on your joke lol
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[quote author=Godzilla link=topic=13374.msg158632#msg158632 date=1344392602]
She got in!
Thank-you all for your prayers! They make a difference!
Godzilla
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Congratulations :D
[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=13603.msg158595#msg158595 date=1344360305]
electronic bells!
:o
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Yeah, mabsoota... What is wrong with electronic bells? They are perfect and efficient just like the electronic candles. I also recommend ele…
Graham Hancock wrote an amazing book called the Finger Prints of the gods that shows the similarity between the different pagan gods and myths across the world. He does not directly refer to the Book of Enoch, but his ideas seem to fit perfectly wit…
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[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13529.msg157903#msg157903 date=1342752324]
So where is the oil? Why does not Abouna pours oil too on the altar?
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The oil a…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13529.msg157838#msg157838 date=1342677600]
The water offering is mentioned in the Old Testament in Genesis (offered by Jacob), and in first Samuel (offered by David)
At the end of the liturgy, we do pray a thanksgi…
It makes sense that the church would allow the poor to make water offering since they can not afford the bread or the wine. The water is exactly like the blessed bread (loomt el baraka) that Abouna passes out after the liturgy. The blessed bread is …
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13529.msg157818#msg157818 date=1342618126]
[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13529.msg157743#msg157743 date=1342447867]
Thank you Joshuaa for the information, but what is the significance of water?
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T…