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[quote author=Marenhos Epchois link=topic=9907.msg121320#msg121320 date=1288060326] Hello everyone, I am hoping someone can direct me to something that can help answer the question which is: How can one deny him/herself within the Coptic Orthodox …
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That's another good example - I agree with you Ophadece... the tune is different. However, here are a few hymns where the melody remains the same and does not change from Coptic to Arabic (when sung): a) Tiatsoleb b) Ten-o-osht emefiot nem epshi…
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The mp3 of this is available - I have it on my PC at home, I think it was done by a Church in the states. I'll try and upload it.
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Italian in the tasbeha sounds great. Its the only language that works other than Coptic. Having said that, I don't know why you would want to do the verses of the cymbals in English - the words are very straight forward to understand. I have hea…
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Thank you so much. God bless your effort. I had a chance to read a few chapters of His Holiness' book on spirituality. Its a good bedtime reading!
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Thanks fr Peter. Let's at least try to learn Coptic hymns in Coptic before we dismiss it completely.
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[quote author=ophadece link=topic=9910.msg121381#msg121381 date=1288122618] That is probably mirroring what used to happen in Egypt (or maybe still is). My answer: stick to Coptic hymns and teach people to love them and understand them. Difficult ye…
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[quote author=ophadece link=topic=9910.msg121379#msg121379 date=1288121509] Dear Zoxsasi, I disagree. I may presume that Anba Angelos meant singing Catholic sings in things like prayer meetings, and youth meetings, which is something I am against al…
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Ophadece, I'm just posing the question: what is wrong (in your mind) with us adopting Catholic songs? I had a chat with Anba Angaelos about this... he uses them a lot in prayer meetings. I'm not suggesting this as the ultimate solution. I would sa…
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I fail to understand what is wrong with just adopting Catholic hymns as a solution of this. Not every hymn they have is heretical. Why does that bother you Ophadece? The catholic hymns are written with the Occidental Scales and they are quite nic…
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Hey! Ophadece! OK.. i understood your point, and yes there is a problem when translating hymns and not translating the melody with it - agreed.. but don't use my name as an excuse to raise this topic. I'm all for praying with understanding. You kn…
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[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=9904.msg121343#msg121343 date=1288105820] I am officially separating myself from the COC because of the fact it refuses to use a language that is universal so that converts can understand. I should not have to compla…
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[quote author=ophadece link=topic=9904.msg121341#msg121341 date=1288104358] [quote author=Zoxsasi link=topic=9904.msg121340#msg121340 date=1288104049] I know several cases of where people became Christian just on hearing Thok-Te-Gom and Golgotha wh…
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I think what Ophadece is trying to say, and what you have all misunderstood, is that when you change the language and keep the Coptic melody, what you'll find is that the emphasis of the words changes. The Coptic Melody gives meaning to the words.…
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Anba Bola, The OrthodoxeBooks.org site is brilliant. May I just ask how do I get the ebooks on my iPhone? What app(s) do I need? Thanks
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Thanks Anba Bola, I will check out these links also. I have to admit, i didnt think everyone else would have difficulty with this issue as me. Its quite surprising.
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[quote author=minagir link=topic=9900.msg121279#msg121279 date=1288023759] Also, that doesn't justify you not searching for the answer yourself. [/quote] As I said, I was concerned that if I read something from the internet it could be from a prot…
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I hate to say this, but I think we need music for the language of the congregation. Using the translation doesn't always work. I admit, i'm burdened by the need to pray in Coptic also. I don't want this language to die out either. I guess Ophade…
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Guys, I got the right answer. Thanks John.. you're a star. Someone asked me this, and I didnt know the answer. Now I know exactly what this means... Yes.. John gave the clues to the correct answer. If you just continue on his trail of thoug…
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Thanks John for the answer. Is this your opinion, or is this what you heard from a sermon?
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[quote author=minagir link=topic=9900.msg121277#msg121277 date=1288022798] [quote author=Zoxsasi link=topic=9900.msg121275#msg121275 date=1288021861] Thanks Fr. Peter, There are brilliant sites. I doubt I'd have found them had you not posted them. …
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Thanks Fr. Peter, There are brilliant sites. I doubt I'd have found them had you not posted them. Unfortunately, I have to also pay for a mortgage as well, so I was hoping someone who had no mortgage to pay could kindly just answer the questions?…
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Hi Fr. I was hoping if anyone here knew the answers could post them quickly. I'm sure there's loads of references/explanations on the internet, but I would be concerned if they were protestant or not. Some sites do not specify. I will try and f…
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[quote author=servant33 link=topic=9900.msg121267#msg121267 date=1288013144] Lol, if you are looking for help on an assignment, you are better off making your questions more...subtle [/quote] Easy there, I just felt it would be beneficial if peopl…
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Dear o dear, This isn't a trick question. I just don't know what the official answer is of the Church. Please could someone (anyone!) answer this? Thanks
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[quote author=geomike link=topic=9890.msg121162#msg121162 date=1287755328] ok, i am not quite understanding what this is about, forgive me for my comprehension skills lol. All i understood was he was talking about how the Coptic Church is being pers…
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I think Ioannes is what you need is a nice beer, sit down, relax, and just wait for Christ's second coming. If He doesn't come, then take up a hobby and wait until He does come. You've done everything you could for other people. You owe it to your…
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[quote author=Je Nai Nan link=topic=9886.msg121107#msg121107 date=1287676514] Hey guys, I know how powerful prayer can be, so Im asking all of you-everyone who comes across this post- that you pray for my dad; He's scheduled to do coronary bypass …
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[quote author=Pharaoh714 link=topic=9878.msg121082#msg121082 date=1287612294] [/quote] Im shocked to hear this. I didnt know Christians celebrate Ramadan in Egypt. But then, what can you do, muslims in Europe also celebrate Christmas - so, it so…
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[quote author=ophadece link=topic=9878.msg121069#msg121069 date=1287596306] Thanks for the clarification Zoxsasi. Not sure if I'm convinced though. [/quote] Its a tricky subject you've raised Ophadece... lol Its usually me that raises stuff like …