Liturgicals
What is it the Divine Liturgy? And what is the nature of Communion?
▪ Why is it called the “Liturgy”? What does the word mean? In the Liturgy, we encounter Christ in a unique and sacred way. The word “Liturgy” refers to the […]
What are “the Four Functions of the Church”
By the departed H.G.Bishop Bemin. The Four Functions of the Church are: Liturgia – Koinonia – Diakonia – Martyria The functions of the Church are summarized in these four key […]
What are the Differences Between a Disciple and an Apostle?
Disciple:A disciple is someone who studies or learns, and the term is usually used to refer to one who follows a particular teacher, distinguishing the disciple from the teacher himself […]
How many apostles were there — seventy or seventy-two?
Differences in Translations (Luke 10:1):• Van Dyck Translation: “After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also.”• Common Arabic Bible: “After this, the Lord Jesus chose seventy-two others.”• Living Bible […]
Why Do We Perform the Resurrection Play?
By the Late Eminent Scholar His Grace Bishop Gregorios Question: Why do we perform the Resurrection Play when Christ rose from the dead two thousand years ago? Answer:We perform the […]
What is the Necessity of Displaying Images and Icons?
By the Late Anba Gregorios Watani Newspaper – July 1, 2007 Images and Icons in the Coptic Church and the Iconoclastic Controversy The Orthodox Church not only allows, but obliges […]
