General Christianity
Can you tell us a true story about the “Friendship of the Saints”?
This story is true and was written by one of our priests serving abroad, to nourish our minds and hearts with the beauty of faith. I got to know this lady closely at one of the churches where I served abroad. She is a young woman who is pleasant to deal with, beautiful in appearance, […]
What is the Christianity’s view on Magic?
Is practicing magic permitted in Christianity? Is practicing magic permitted in Christianity? And what is Christianity’s stance on magic and magicians who perform magical acts? • Magic comes in various forms, including performing supernatural feats that go beyond human comprehension, communicating with the dead, summoning spirits, fortune-telling, and attempting to predict the future. Regardless of […]
What are the main highlights of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed?
Faith: Truly, I believe. God the Father: In one God, God the Father, the Almighty. Creation: Creator of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. Jesus Christ: And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages, Light from Light, true God from true […]
Why does the priest open the sanctuary veil from left to right with the cross?
The veil represents sin that separated us from God. The cross reconciled us with God and removed this veil, shifting us from the state of separation (“left”) to the state of salvation and righteousness (“right”).
What is Coptic Fathers’ View on Miracles?
Some heretical monks heard about Abba Pachomius, the Father of the Cenobites, and sent a group of their own, dressed in coarse, hair-made monastic garments, to his disciples. They said to them, “Our leader Macedonius sent us to your father, saying: ‘If you are truly a man of God, and if what I have heard […]
What is the meaning of Lighting Candles in the Church?
The church should be illuminated during prayer, especially during the Divine Liturgy. The purpose of lighting in the church is not just for necessary illumination but also to signify the presence of God, who dwells in unapproachable light (1 Timothy 6:16) and who illuminates the world. Since the church represents heaven on earth, it must […]
Why would God allow Satan to tempt him?
The answer is to achieve, in our human nature, a victory on our behalf, representing us as the new head of humanity and as the second Adam. After the Lord’s victory over Satan, the angels came and served him. As for Satan, his goal in tempting the Lord was to cause doubt in future generations […]
How do Orthodox differ from Protestants in regards to Intercession?
Intercession: 1. Two types of intercession: Christ’s intercession and the saints’ intercession. 2. Examples of intercession. 3. Do angels and saints know our state on earth? 4. The status of saints with God. 5. The spirituality of intercession through saints. 6. The liturgical image of Saint Mary. 1. Two Types of Intercession: Christ’s Intercession and […]
