SYNTH IXTZ

The Coptic Church venerates St. Mary as the "Theotokos,", the Mother of God, whom the Divine Grace chose to bear the Word of God in her womb by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35). Since she is considered to be the exemplary member in the church, and the interceding mother on behalf of her spiritual children, she is exalted above heavenly and earthly creatures. Therefore, the church does not cease glorifying (blessing) her, and celebrating her feasts in order that we imitate her and ask her intercessions on our behalf.

Related Resources

• Live Video Broadcast of St. Mary's Revival from St. Mark's Coptic Church, Jersey City, NJ
• Hymns of Veneration for St. Mary for H.G. Bishop Youssef, Cantor Gad Lewis, Higher Institute of Studies, and St. George, Geushi Shobra.
• The Holy Virgin St. Mary by H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Their voices went forth, onto the face of the whole earth, and their words have reached, the ends of the world.

We wish you all a blessed Feast of the Apostles. We ask that the Lord strengthen the church as he did at the time of the apostles.

Hymns of the Fast of the Apostles

"Christ is risen from the dead, by death He trampled death, and granted life to those in the tombs." (Khristous Anesti -- Resurrection Hymn)
Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen!

The Tasbeha.org and CopticChurch.net team would like to wish you all a joyous Feast of Resurrection and a blessed fifty days. Listen to Resurrection Hymns from different sources.