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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=copticuser20 link=topic=12293.msg144334#msg144334 date=1315415498] What would be the Nave and Narthex in a Coptic Church today? [/quote] Perhaps these two articles will help clarify what the nave and narthex are in…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, The official position of the Church is simple: We don't know. It is not for us to know these things. All we know is that God is merciful, just and desires the salvation of all. We should focus on working out our own salvation in …
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+ Irini nem ehmot, Here's hoping this isn't taken down. I found a diagram of the typical layout of an Orthodox Church to illustrated the different sections: It is my understanding that shoes need to be removed (as per the article in my previous …
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+ Irini nem ehmot, The Sanctuary of a Coptic Orthodox Church I. The Sanctuary The Sanctuary, as viewed by the Orthodox Church, represents heaven itself or God's residence place among His heavenly creatures and saints. Sanctity of The Sanctuary T…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, This statement: [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12120.msg144249#msg144249 date=1315272961] The Church of Alexandria excommunicated Origen while he was still living. [/quote] is not the same as this statement: [quote author=imi…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12120.msg144246#msg144246 date=1315271182] The bottom line Origen was and still is excommunicated on doctrinal issues as I have shown.[/quote] No you haven't. Show me where it says that the Chur…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12120.msg144196#msg144196 date=1315095200] Throughout my research, I have discovered that Origen ideas actually gave rise to Arianism and a host of other heresies. [/quote] Funny, Arius may have…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, Once again, you have very selective reading. Even in the book by Fr. Tadros Malaty that you quote from, he lists saints who praise or were deeply influenced by Origen. Origen’s influence on other Christian writers and theologian…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12175.msg144219#msg144219 date=1315186013] [quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=12175.msg144218#msg144218 date=1315185810] imikhail, Are you saying respect is not earned and that it is expected to …
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12175.msg144198#msg144198 date=1315095799] [quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=12175.msg144183#msg144183 date=1315066667] + Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12175.msg144142#msg14414…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=ophadece link=topic=12000.msg144204#msg144204 date=1315115977] Ok, fair enough. I wonder though what's "heresay" you were referring to. Do you mean "hearsay"? Oujai [/quote] How embarrassing! Once again, you take i…
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+ Irini nem ehomt, [quote author=ophadece link=topic=12000.msg144192#msg144192 date=1315085476] DEar Cephas, I hope you didn't forget about verbal traditions. Oujai [/quote] Well isn't that convenient. You have no written evidence so you cry, 'FOU…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, cont… 41. We command that the bishop have power over the goods of the Church; for if he be entrusted with the precious souls of men, much more ought he to give directions about goods, that they all be distributed to those in want…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12120.msg144041#msg144041 date=1314908418] [quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=12120.msg144039#msg144039 date=1314908108] Origen was excommunicated for clerical reasons, not doctrine. Read Cephas' …
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12175.msg144142#msg144142 date=1314989372] [quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=12175.msg144089#msg144089 date=1314930649] + Irini nem ehmot, Remnkemi, Thank you for your kind comments and for furthe…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, What are these mysterious canons you keep referring to? If you have 'canons' that state that there should be no smiling of hand clapping, produce them. I have already referenced the Apostolic Constitutions (c. 400AD) in an earlie…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=Unworthy1 link=topic=12261.msg144140#msg144140 date=1314986238] [quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=12261.msg144129#msg144129 date=1314975873] + Irini nem ehmot, I'm not sure why it is relevant if the other guests were …
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+ Irini nem ehmot, I'm not sure why it is relevant if the other guests were monks or not. I present the story as showing that love is more important than fasting. Everything we do must be done with love (including fasting). Of course this does not …
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=ophadece link=topic=12000.msg144105#msg144105 date=1314947998] Dear Cephas, Thanks first for correcting the reference I quoted from the Bible and second my English spelling. Someone's trivial matters can be serious …
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=ophadece link=topic=12239.msg144106#msg144106 date=1314948238] Dear Cephas, I first thought you meant a spelling or grammatical mistake, so I'm still not sure what you're referring to... Oujai [/quote] I can't beli…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, Fact of the matter is, the only person who can do anything about this issue directly is your priest. If he is too nice, well, there really isn't anything more you can do. Just set an example and pray and hope it rubs off. Don't l…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=ophadece link=topic=12241.msg144107#msg144107 date=1314948881] Dear Cephas, I didn't like your tone man (I hope you're not a lady and I'm mistaken). I think you were rather more sarcastic than joking. I hope for a b…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=copticuser20 link=topic=12256.msg144117#msg144117 date=1314969524] [quote author=Unworthy1 link=topic=12256.msg144103#msg144103 date=1314940264] Why exactly is abouna handed the censer by an acolyte? There has to be…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, From Orthodox Dogmatic Theology Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky (1888-1988) Soul and spirit. The spiritual principle in man which is opposed to the body is designated in Sacred Scripture by two terms which are almost equal in …
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+ Irini nem ehmot, Set an example. Speak to your priest. That is all you can do.
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+ Irini nem ehmot, Remnkemi, Thank you for your kind comments and for further elucidating my point. You are a gentleman and a scholar.
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=ophadece link=topic=12000.msg144049#msg144049 date=1314910149] Dear Cephas, Of course respect has to be due at all times, but respect doesn't mean to follow blindly or to turn a blind eye to some things which are no…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, It's not 'support to steal'. It's another perspective on the issue. It's not as black and white as some people would like to believe.
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=ophadece link=topic=12241.msg144067#msg144067 date=1314916192] Nope, I just have an issue with the holy synod and don't agree with some things that they approve of... Oujai [/quote] So what you're saying is, you kn…
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+ Irini nem ehmot, [quote author=ophadece link=topic=12239.msg144043#msg144043 date=1314908962] Dear Cephas, Not really sure what you mean when you quoted me. I hope you clarify please. Oujai qen `P[C [/quote] The pot calling the kettle black.