As humans we are prone to making mistakes, and errors. The important thing is that we learn from them, so that we may grow to become better. That is why so many people love New Years, because it gives us a chance to reflect on our past year, especially all the wrong things that have been done so that we …
The church of the holy sepulchre
The church in Jerusalem where Jesus was buried is known by many names; Church of the Resurrection, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Church of Anastasis. Whatever the name, this is arguably the most important church in history. The church is built on the site of the crucifixion, Golgotha, and the tomb in which Jesus was buried and rose again. The …
Jesus is Risen
We are now celebrating the greatest feast day in the year! Jesus has come back to like! Alleluia! Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday to take away our sins. But He didn’t just die- He came back to life again so that we would come back to life one day too. The apostles were afraid when Jesus was …
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 with white curtains and white flags and the festal (joyful) tune is used in all the prayers even funerals. During this time the church lives the life of great joy …
Jesus ascends into heaven
This month, we celebrate the feast of the Ascension (when Jesus went up, body and soul, into Heaven). Forty days after Jesus rose from the dead He took his disciples up to a big hill and told them that he was going to send the Holy Spirit to them soon. Then He went up into the sky and disappeared behind …
Ascension Feast to Pentecost: the 10 waiting days
The church fathers say that the Ascension Feast is the crown of all feasts in the church, as the Lord Jesus Christ ascended into the heaven and fulfilled the Divine measure of salvation after 40 days of His resurrection (Luke 24:51) & (Acts 1:1-11). According to the Deskolia (book of apostles’ teaching), the Church celebrates the Feast of Ascension of …
The Apostles’ Feast
Why did Jesus choose Disciples and Apostles for Himself? Jesus Chose them to be His friends! He sat with them and talked with them. He chose them to be with Him always and to teach them so that they become His witnesses and teach other people. “He who hears you hears Me…” (Luke 10:16). He chose them so that they …
A Challenging Church
It is not uncommon that people nowadays randomly ask you about your background or religion. When you answer them, do you tell them you are Coptic Orthodox? Believe it or not, till this day, many people still don’t know what and who are Coptic Orthodox Christians. The explanation is very simple. The word “Coptic” means Egyptian, and “orthodox” means traditional …
The holy fifties period
The Holy Fifties period is concluded by the Pentecost Feast, when the Holy Spirit descended on all the apostles and started preaching to Jews, Samaritans and to all nations. Number 50 represents eternity. If 7 represents the weekday’s cycle, so 49 (7 x 7) represents the completion of the earthy life. The day after the 49th i.e. the 50th day, …
خواطر روحية – الكرامـــــة
يٌحكي انه كان رجل شحاذ يتنقل بين الارصفة حتي رسيَّ به المطاف علي رصيف البطرخانه القديمة في ايام المتنيح مثلث الرحمات البابا كيرلس السادس، وكان يٌدعي عّم باسيلي. لا يبدو عليه من مظهره شيئاً أكثر من مجرد شحاذ، قد ينعته البعض بالرجل المجذوب رث الثياب.. وفي يوم من الأيام نادي عّم باسيلي علي تلميذ البابا كيرلس وقال له ” قول …