In the midnight praises, we say, “He made man in His image and His likeness that he may praise Him”. God created us to enjoy his love and presence and …
The Meaning of the Resurrection Enactment
On the Feast of the Resurrection, there is a rite that takes place in the church that we all like to attend; it’s called The Resurrection Enactment. This is when …
The holy fifty days: a time of great joy
The Holy Fifty Days is a very special period. It is a time that is filled with joy: the joy of the resurrection. During this time, the church is decorated …
The rite of choosing the lamb
After Abouna washes his hands, he takes a veil from the paten, folds it up so that it’s straight and puts it inside his sleeve. This is a symbol of …
The Church Readings
In the Coptic Orthodox Church, there are different readings that have been set by the church for every day of the year. There are readings for the Vespers, which is …