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  • [quote author=ophadece link=topic=5416.msg73088#msg73088 date=1182517588] In any case, in all honesty, I didn't like the idea that that cantor in minagir's previous church used to skip the long part of the hymn and basically just sing the introducto…
  • [quote author=Anglian link=topic=5342.msg73034#msg73034 date=1182445947] Dear Mina, The instruction in the St. James about how to receive the 'lamb' comes in the rubrics, which reads thus: In The Catechetical Lectures of St. Cyril of Jerusalem lect…
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=5470.msg72998#msg72998 date=1182432101] no where buddy does it say in the marriage sacremant of the Holy Coptic Orthodox Church that the man must submit to his wife. NO WHERE. SHe has to submit!! Its her!!  Not us!…
  • [quote author=Anglian link=topic=5342.msg73029#msg73029 date=1182444855] The short answer to Mina's question would appear to be 'yes'. Hope that helps. [/quote] i little more details  please. becaue i know our liturgy ends with the same prayers whi…
  • please someone clearfy this: so communion in the hand or mouth depends on the liturgy your praying?
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=5477.msg73025#msg73025 date=1182443834] I mean, there are bishops in our church that still eat only Halal meat, and this is STILL way back from the Jewish traditions. They are still living that, so thinkng that some…
  • [quote author=ophadece link=topic=5478.msg72987#msg72987 date=1182427594] Dear all, I was listening to Pha Nitenh sung to Archangel Michael from two sources, Cantor Towfik, and Cantor Zaher (as minagir told me, he is Abba Raphael's cantor). Anyway, …
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=5477.msg73006#msg73006 date=1182433113] Hmm... that's strange. Maybe if you had it cut it would help you grow more in your spiritual life?? It must decrease for you to increase. ;) [/quote] i don't seee this funny.…
  • [quote author=jydeacon link=topic=5477.msg73001#msg73001 date=1182432449] I think nowadays we get circumsized because of medical reasons. what reasons these are i have no clue. that is just what i have heard. this is a great question i would like to…
  • [quote author=copticcross3 link=topic=5476.msg72969#msg72969 date=1182403846] or the practice of levitating things, or yourself,  through only mind power. it's been done before,  and is possible. What is the church's view on things like that(teleki…
  • i never heard about what HGB Mettatos said. but i told you what i learned. and hopfully i'll get u a source. now in my opinion, who deosn't get sick. another thing i was taught that the prayer is not only for those who are already sick but it's also…
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=4444.msg72890#msg72890 date=1182338736] OK, she'd be excommunicated, but I think it doesnt mean she'd be far from God if she still goes to another Church?? [/quote] [quote author=kerestina link=topic=4444.msg72893#…
  • [quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=5369.msg72926#msg72926 date=1182354778] The Sacraments are requirements (4 of the 7 anyway) to get into Heaven.  If one does not partake of the Sacraments (and valid Sacraments at that), they cannot partake in Christ (…
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=5369.msg72923#msg72923 date=1182354426] THe Coptic CHurch is simply open/exclusive to Egyptian born people. How can u expect our faith to propagate when our very name is binding our faith to our country. [/quote] h…
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=4444.msg72882#msg72882 date=1182329670] [quote author=kerestina link=topic=4444.msg72876#msg72876 date=1182325533] i have a question...........IF, working on probability here.....IF i fell in love with a christian g…
  • [quote author=copticluva link=topic=5471.msg72862#msg72862 date=1182305144] hi i dont know hot to download spiritual songs from this site and i would like to know how can anyone pleez help me thanx GBU [/quote] that site is only for privite storag…
  • [quote author=He Wept link=topic=5456.msg72841#msg72841 date=1182285958] wow nice to know that your in the Seraphim Chorus  :) , i know 2 people in it, and there voices are amazing, hope to hear one of your recordings soon  :) [/quote] who you know…
    in Nofri Comment by minatasgeel June 2007
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=734.msg72830#msg72830 date=1182272833] Mina, I don't understand habibi... how is this a personal choice - on the individual to decide whether he/she forgives his/her partner??? [/quote] yes. if a man forgives his wi…
  • Knfoc ur right. Bohairic is the diolect that we use mainly...which was also updated by HH Pope Kerrolos the V (or maybe the IV) the Sahidic on the other hand is the 'Se3ede' diolect which as it is called, originated in upper egypt. by the way, the…
    in Nofri Comment by minatasgeel June 2007
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=734.msg72822#msg72822 date=1182272429] Knfoc, virginity is a spiritual concept as well as a physical state also. Are christians who are virgins , virgins because they want to marry a virgin, or virgins because they …
  • [quote author=kerestina link=topic=734.msg72813#msg72813 date=1182271969] yes it may not be an easy question but it all falls in the hands of the individual as with  any other decisions or judgements.....if we were told hold someone to their sins th…
  • [quote author=Anglian link=topic=5469.msg72807#msg72807 date=1182271524] Dear Orthodox11, Indeed, and one of the reasons that the British Orthodox Church is part of the Coptic Church is that we firmly believe what you say about not needing an autoc…
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=734.msg72803#msg72803 date=1182271283] [quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=734.msg72801#msg72801 date=1182270971] [coptic]+ Iryny nem `hmot>[/coptic] [quote author=minagir link=topic=734.msg72798#msg72798 date=118227…
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=734.msg72797#msg72797 date=1182270224] Yeah, ok, i agree - i wouldnt ask anyone to change for me. I'd leave them and find someone else who's habits didnt ruin my health. [/quote] u shouldn't ask them to change.... b…
  • [quote author=Doubting Thomas link=topic=734.msg72782#msg72782 date=1182266294] Haha language... I know a interracial couple, Egyptian (husband) married to Lebanese (wife) So different arabic. Anyways, the husband asked one morning for "sheraab", a…
  • [quote author=Georgios link=topic=5456.msg72781#msg72781 date=1182263322] I am also an alhan freak, as you said.... i love alhan, especially the tasbeha... We in Austria have an exam for those who want to be oghnostos... and a part of the exam is to…
    in Nofri Comment by minatasgeel June 2007
  • [quote author=jydeacon link=topic=5467.msg72783#msg72783 date=1182266484] I am talking about psalm 150 anual during communion [/quote] well yes that is supposed to be said one high one normal as HICS records.
  • [quote author=Georgios link=topic=5456.msg72777#msg72777 date=1182258990] Just 17 years old but i read some of your posts... wonderful answers... I know the deacons of st mark new jersey... also very good deacons I always listen to your songs and hy…
    in Nofri Comment by minatasgeel June 2007
  • [quote author=Georgios link=topic=5456.msg72766#msg72766 date=1182248170] Inshallah - When it is the will of god = [coptic]Aresan `Vnou] ouws.[/coptic]  :D We can learn a lot from each other. This forum is really a great way to keep our faith and ou…
    in Nofri Comment by minatasgeel June 2007
  • [quote author=jydeacon link=topic=5467.msg72755#msg72755 date=1182224938] Hey guys, i was just wondering do you guys say some of the verses in psalm 150 in a high tune and then return to the regular tune for a couple more verses then high again? suc…