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Dear all, Let me divert the course of this discussion a little bit, just to hear every one's opinions. I for one like Ibrahim Ayad, and in many cases I learn hymns from him, especially when my first choice source (HICS) haven't recorded certain hymn…
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Dear CopticServant, No, it is not, and please check back on the previous posts. God bless you and pray for us a lot
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Dear minagir, I don't think the rule of 9 hours applies here. We are not allowed to take communion twice on the same day. In the case of baramoun in the morning, and feast liturgy in the evening, as you said are TWO separate days. Two separate canno…
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Dear copticcross3, They don't get "new" names, but they get Christian names; or rather in English expression "christening names". That of course is highlighted by the fact that children do have a new life with Jesus Christ, and mind you in the past …
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Dear ilovesaintmark, I am going to rephrase my words so that you understand where I am coming from. I don't mean that we shouldn't understand because we will be like senseless playback recorders; we do have to have some sense as minagir said, and on…
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Dear ilovesaintmark, I agree with you 99%. The only thing I don't agree with you on is that hymns should be preceded by understanding of the words, and of the meanings of each set of melismata, and the past era of our fathers. Trust me if I say this…
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Hi regretful+sinner, I haven't read the whole post through its end, but I have got an idea. Write about Jonah. Start writing one week ahead of the Sundays in the Great Lent. Also, read saints' lives and write about them. God bless you and pray for u…
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Hi josephgrabriel, I live in the UK as well, and we must have met as I have been to Margate church twice before. We can PM each other if you would like to know who I am, but for now, let me share with you. I think for me, I learn hymns through liste…
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Dear all, I strongly agree with jydeacon and josephgabriel. In fact, the discussion should be around what is proper and what is not proper, and I find it so proper, appropriate and impeccable to hold on to the rites, however difficult it is to hold …
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Dear all, Nice post; isn't it about time we scrapped the argument of children being like angels and they can serve in the altar as soon as they are ordained deacons? My understanding is that deacons have to go through levels before reaching that lev…
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Dear mikeforjesus, I agree with jydeacon, and regretful+sinner in learning Arabic does no harm. Just stay away from stupid discussions. God help you with the readings as well. Christian readings are interesting in Arabic as I am told by friends of m…
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Hi baladoos, What you are experiencing now, is something that many people went through some time in their lives. I for one have. But what you are describing is not depression at all. Don't worry, and don't exaggerate things; this is not helpful. Any…
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By the way, it is Biekhrestos Aftonf (not A Biekhrestos). God bless you and pray for us a lot
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Dear Meena_Ameen, There you go: http://tasbeha.org/media/index.php?st=Hymns/Major_Feasts_of_the_Lord/Resurrection/Higher_Institute_of_Coptic_Studies/17.Pikhristous_Aftonf.1110.mp3
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Dear all, I have to tell you that discussions about Coptic as a language and pronunciation have gone on and on for a long time. In any case, I agree with what has been said that Fr. Shenouda Maher's account of how Coptic pronunciation should be is t…
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Thank you jydeacon and minagir for you clarifications. God bless you and pray for us a lot
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Dear all, I thought that the inaugural processions (if I may call it though) at presenting the Lamb is part of the strictly correct practice in liturgies with ebouro sung in every liturgy, that for convenience purposes no one bothers with it. Am I r…
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Dear Elena, Thank you very much for your post. I haven't got a chance to look at the website yet, but I will give you some, if not all the Coptic music websites (obviously other members may help you with that even more than I can do). So now you kno…
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Thanks Mina for clarification. God bless you and pray for us a lot
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Dear Mina, I thought we say avmask up until Epiphany, being intervened with Circumcision feast; then akchiwmc till wedding of Cana. Please check that out for me. God bless you and pray for us a lot
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Dear clay, I think you missed one point in your argument; but all what you said was spot on. The only thing you missed is that 7th of January wasn't fixed because of the difference between the two calendars (or in spite of); the reason is that the l…
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Dear Mina, I agree with AMoussa01 here. I am not sure where I have heard that, or about whom, but I learnt a while ago that one bishop in Egypt said it loud and clear that it is not ritually correct to say songs, or even melodies during Communion. I…
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Dear all, Have a happy and blessed Coptic Christmas. May all your days be as joyful and as blessed through our Lord's grace. Dear Orthodox11, As aem581 said, I meant the British Orthodox Church by saying the word "counterpart". Second, I am sorry if…
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Dear all, Thank you all for your participation in this great post. It really contains outstanding views of each of the members. Just let me add some points to what you all said; I wish to draw the distinction between Coptic as a language and cultur…
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Dear Elena, May you have had a very nice Christmas as well full of blessings and joy. Let me ask you though, you said you love Coptic music and carols; how and where did you hear them? Did you make any research or thesis on the different types of ch…
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Dear kokie, Here you are the link for the discussion on coptichymns.net: http://www.coptichymns.net/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=8260&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=f73583f7159ef072662eb7c3785c4b52 and the l…
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Dear Elena, Thank you for this concise and well-written account. Yes, that is exactly what I wanted to know. If there are anymore questions I will tell you. God bless you and pray for us a lot
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Dear Iqbal, Thank you for clearing this up. You are right of course about them being saved and rescued out of hades, which as you said would show them as saints having turned the corner with this hard life. Please tell us more what you meant that it…
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J - St. John Chrysostom
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Dear Orthodox11, Thank you for your reply. Really, I am not used to such a very short reply from yourself; would you also comment on their level in our view; the Coptic Orthodox Church's as well? What are other members' views also? God bless you all…