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You are rignt Fr. Peter. . I meant the wrong practice. Do you have y suggestions on how to correct?
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It is not a practice, it is just unawareness of the proper rites. I think the reason is that in the last 30 years most people started attending liturgies on Fridays because it is a national holiday and were not allowed to take Sunday off or be late…
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No prostration should be done during the Holy 50 days. Unfortunately, we as Copts left this rite but does have a deep meaning. You can read more at http://stpaulatlanta.org/images/Prostration_on_Sundays.pdf Thanks
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The first is an example of rising. In fact, the man rose by himself, without any help. Then I'm wondering why the added f is missing. Why is there no emphasizing? You do not have the f at the end because you already put the the past tense of verb "a…
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If I recall correctly, it is possible to say aftwn without the last f, that would simply mean that Christ rose. I think that the last f, the reflexive part, adds 'himself' to Christ rose himself. I am afraid this is incorrect. The verb twn cannot st…
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Indeed how can any modern reader of Coptic be aware of the subtle nuances of Coptic, or any other nearly dormant languag This is not aubtle naunces of Coptic. Anyone who knows Coptic, as a language, will know that afdonf means "he rose himself" this…
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[quote author=Marenhos Epchois link=topic=11306.msg136984#msg136984 date=1304220999] God is beyond time, so to say the Christ HAS or WAS Risen is to deny that He is above time. but since God IS always, therefore Christ IS Risen. [/quote] When it c…
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re you saying that Remnkemi is incorrect in the information he provided about verb forms? Are you saying that I am incorrect in suggesting that Coptic was not the language that the Alexandrian Orthodox community chose to generally communicate theolo…
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The Coptic language is very specific when it comes to theological matters as it gives a precise meaning and that is why it is considered one of the biblical languages when it comes to academic studies. This may not be the topic of this thread but…
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In Egypt, the courts are obliged to enforce the Islamic law if the the husband is Muslim. No way around it. That is why the Church finds herself tied in choosing between two evils. Numerous times, the husbands who are in error threaten the priests …
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Regarding of using the present form for things pertaining to the Divinity, I disagree. The confession in the Liturgy of St Basil says, `mpe tefme;nou] vwrj `ntefmetrwmi (His divinity never parted from his humanity). This is clearly the past tense. J…
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A separation is, like Fr. Peter said, an avenue in which the Church uses in an attempt to heal the marriage. It is a period where both parties would try to work their differences along with the Church guidance. Both parties are still obliged to one …
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Fr. Peter I appreciate your input on this. I do not, for one minute condone that a woman, or a man, put up with abuse. The issue is that we have to distinguish between divorce separation and annulment. This is why I keep putting the same phrase: I…
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Thanks Fr. Peter. I usually use Christ is risen with English speaking people as it is the same greeting in the Gospels. I would have preferred this in the English translations of the Coptic responses and in fact I used it till this year because of …
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Then Do Not Tell Her. Read the earlier posts on this thread. In the Orthodox Church there is: NO DIVORCE EXCEPT FOR ADULTERY.
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The Coptic bikhristos afdonf would still mean Christ is risen. Personally, I do not see a difference between "Christ is risen" and "Christ arose", may be Fr. Peter can weigh on this. Theologically, when we speak about events attributed to the fle…
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"He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” Here, the Son incarnate, is addressing the Father and shows that both Hi…
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Simply put two wills mean a schizophrenic person. Let me ask you, when you study or solve a math problem is it your flesh only that is thinking or is your whole person of body, soul, and spirit. If you say just the body, then I would say a dead bo…
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Unworthy1, The cases you mention are not divorce cases they are annulment. Read the earlier posts and you will understand. Do not take one verse and apply it to all situations. The example you bring up regarding the Sabbath does not mean that Jesu…
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Do not insert your interpretation on what the Church practices or teaches. It is not a matter of debate or opinions. In the Orthodox Church there is: NO DIVORCE EXCEPT FOR ADULTERY.
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The Church does teach and practice that there is no divorce except for adultery. This is not an opinion but what the Church practices and teaches..
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The rules of the Church is that she will not grant divorce except for adultery. It is not me who is making the rules and this is not an opinion either. It is the reality. Abuse is not grounds for divorce .. adultery is. It is not for you to sugg…
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If the only thing in the marriage is abuse, divorce will not be granted. Divorce is based on adultery and adultery only. No divorce on the grounds of anything except adultery. May be it is ridiculous in the eyes of men. However, God does not care …
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Per the Church rules, Abuse is no grounds for divorce.
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I am afraid none exists online. I have written some things at www.stpaulatlanta.org. Pray that I have the time to write more. Thanks
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Khristos anesti is a very old hymn that goes back to at least the 12th century (probably older) .. To litos and ton sina did not enter the Coptic Church till around the mid 1800's.
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LID Neither, do your research ... Here are some points that will help you Read about the canons of Nicea and the jurisdiction of each Archbishop Read about the political ramifications of moving the capital from Rome to Constantinople Read about O…
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There is no such tradition . If it is mentioned in some modern Coptic books it is copied from Byzantine one. St Cyril followed St Tawfilos' way and did not add St John at least till the year 417 (some say 444). St Tawfilos was not in error to repe…
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