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 sanctification of the soul through divine sacraments (the Body and Blood). That is why the priest says, “The Holies for the holy.” ⸻ ▪ 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 terms:1. Liturgia (Worship)2. Koinonia (Fellowship)3. Diakonia (Service)4. Martyria (Witness) Each of these expresses a complete aspect of church life and reflects the life of the […]
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 (Matthew 10:24; Luke 6:40). It not only means accepting the teaching but also living according to it. Isaiah had disciples (Isaiah 8:16), as did John […]
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 (Arabic): “After this, the Lord also appointed seventy-two others.”• Simplified Arabic Translation: “After these events, the Lord appointed seventy-two others.”• Catholic Translation: “After this, the […]
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 play as a means of illustration—meaning for teaching. The Church teaches. Indeed, Christ rose from the dead two thousand years ago, but the repetition of […]
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 the installation of images and icons of all kinds—whether painted on walls, paper, leather, wood, or on gold or silver surfaces. The Church may also […]
