actually we do not. vespers praises is following the same day... notice it is prayed BEFORE 6. which is before the start of the next day. Vespers IS NOT supposed to be prayed before 6. It follows the next day along with midnight praises.
A Bishop was asked. Anba gregorious said it should be prayed Amoni not tenousht. Churches do it simply because it started that way, with people who didnt know the rites. And continue that way for convenience
According to the Calendar which we follow, the day begins at 6 the night before, which is the reason for vespers not being allowed to start before 6. It is a rite of the church. Ask any priest. This was said by Abouna shenouda Anba Bishoy. If we are…
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Ibrahim ayad says here that you say amoni on the raising of incense for vespers. He also me…
actually we are supposed to say the verses of the cymbals of the next day as well... it is written in a book by a bishop on the rights of vespers but i dont remember which sorry. It is always done for the next day. Just like we use joyful tune if th…
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Keep in mind that the Holy Spirit works in our priests too!
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Actually that is basically everything. Every word of advise, is the word of The Holy Spirit. The pri…
But what Iqbal is saying is that without Christ one can not live a virtuous life. Many people who do not know christ live a virtuous life. Hinduism is based on the characteristics of Christians without Christ.
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1. We shouldn't really use the term Holy Ghost, lets try to use Holy Spirit because when you hea…
I think the best book to read would be Genesis. It shows His love when creating the world. I think that Isaiah 53:5 is also a very nice verse that really shows His love as well. What more can anyone give. He gave His Only Begotten Son for the salvat…
1. We shouldn't really use the term Holy Ghost, lets try to use Holy Spirit because when you hear Ghost we often refer to supernatural and scary when it in fact opposite.
2. A person who lives with Christian virtues without Christ is known as a Hin…
[quote author=Kirolos Michael link=topic=430.msg78258#msg78258 date=1192210961]
Why don't you read the revelation. You will need someone to help you as you wouldn't understand every single meaning.
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Revelation is something not meant for us …
Im one of the worse members to ask a question to but im listening u can always ask a question and someone will always answer. I can try to answer as best as i can.
That is very nice, I do somewhat support the idea of the projector. BUT they did not use projectors not too long ago. This is something new in the church, are you going to tell me that for the past 2000 years NO ONE prayed during the liturgy... yes …
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I don't don't think it's a problem if you are abroad and don't have a car and keep arriving late if it isn't your fault. If it is not your fault and arrive after the go…
I don't have a Bible verse. But i will say this. You have been given what is bad about it, and you have been given what is ok about it. I think you should be able to look at all the sin, and all the things to avoid it, (the easiest being not going),…
Very Very well spoken and i agree with you 100% I would like to again mention that the Laptop/Projector should NOT replace a katamerous, YES IT CAN BE PROJECTED. BUT NOT REPLACE THE ACTUAL BOOK. I just wanted to restate that,
We use projectors in my church as well, i am going to assume you are either from west side, bergan, or EB. In my church no everyone is a fan of the projectors for their own reasons.
BUT the projectors are useful because
1. they carry many books in…
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Instead of finding a video why don't come early one time take notes at church during a liturgy one day and then ask abouna to explain any questions you might have about what …
I'm not sure if there are any video's on this website but im sure you will eventually find one. I think that because you are just serving as a deacon when you are older you love it, many people who serve when they are younger and become older take i…
Just wanted to bring up a point, I'm not sure if anyone mentioned it yet. You also must be very knowledged about the church. They don't ordain priests for fun, they ordain them because of their knowledge and love of service, I know a deacon who is 1…
Sorry i don't mean to be rude but can we not use the term "American Mentality"? Because this is not something that is an American Mentality, americans are just citizens of america. This is a religious difference. Other religions don't see it as a pr…
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Dear all (just a personal opinion)
WHAT A SHAME AND A GREAT PITY FOR ME TO SEE COPTS (WHOSE LANGUAGE SHOULD BE COPTIC) TRYING TO MEDIATE FOR OTHER CONVERTS TO ADAPT IN OUR CHU…
im not saying we should change anything but if hymns can be sung in english, which they all can it isnt impossible, its ok for sometimes but preferably in coptic. For example a wedding epouro in the begining can be said in english or arabic simply s…