Hi Mabsoota,
I understand where you are coming from. At the same time, I feel like we should have the same structure (#1-3 on list), however, I do think its important not to neglect those who are still relatively new to our Coptic hymns (especially…
sounds a little obsessive and out of the ordinary (unless you dress extremely provocatively)....think hard about the decision of marriage before committing.
Hello,
Yes there is a rite and order for how the communion is conducted. The typical order is:
1. Psalm 150 in Coptic and language of interpretation (English, Arabic, both...)
2. Ekesmaro-oot
3. Pi-Oik (this can be said in Coptic and other languag…
I think you should not think judgmental thoughts concerning our church servants. Surely all people suffer from moments of pride and vanity but let us not dwell on the mistakes of others but let us try to cover them up instead of expose them. It is j…
Just because Christ was not physically present everywhere does not imply He was not spiritually present in all places. Recall the first chapter of John where Christ claims He saw Nathaniel under the fig tree even though He was not physically there t…
I agree with Geomike,
You have to confront your priest. He is there not only to absolve you but to give you guidance like a spiritual coach. His advice can be what guides you out of your sin. Just remember that it may take some time to overcome, bu…
Christ told us that "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). This means that you should not expect life to be easy; you will have challenges and difficulties but that should not hinder …
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Hi everyone this is my first post.
I'm very interested in both Eastern and Oriental orthodoxy, but I am confused about your use of icons. I searched your forum to see i…
Thanks Ramez,
I appreciate the sources. I believe you also know of a few good books regarding the liturgy as well; would you mind sharing those sources too? Thanks again!
Tony
thank you for that link but I was hoping for something a little more detailed. Does anyone know where I can find more info about it? please share! thanks!
Thank you for your post. I think I will need more evidence than something from the opinion of a layman. Do not get me wrong, I love Albeir and I learned so much from him but my priest has no idea who he is. I was hoping for something like an unanimo…
the first part of the hymn is taken from psalm 18:9-10
He bowed the heavens also, and came down
With darkness under His feet.
10 And He rode upon a cherub, and flew;
He flew upon the wings of the wind.
the second part is written by someone unknown…
Mike,
I am in your same position. I understand what you are going through very well. I was once told a story by a very knowledgeable priest regarding a Greek priest that served in a monastery. This Greek priest was addicted to alcohol and would dri…
So for annual days, the madeyah are said during watos days? The tune of the madeyah is not adam in this case. This is not making any sense. "Blessed are those..." is also not a "watos" tune either since it could be chanted on Sundays. I am going to …
So what is a Watos Communion hymn? What would it sound like? Why does Wagdi record it like the Mohayar? What should one chant on Watos days for communion?
Ophadece and Mina,
What authoritative source(s) agrees that Pi-Oik is an Adam hymn? Based on what I read this is all personal speculation that is not backed up by any sources whatsoever. For all you know, that book you have could have had a typo...…
Ophadece,
what the heck are you talking about? Why is Pi-Oik considered an "Adam" tune? I understand it is taken from the Sunday Theotokia, but that doesn't mean it is only chanted on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Pi-Oik is a standard hymn for an…
The book says that, Palm Sunday fell near the time of the Feast of Tabernacles, on which the Jews would circle the altar seven times with psalms singing "hosanna." The church continued this tradition where we circle the altar six times (three during…
there is a contemplation about it in the following link:
http://www.zeitun-eg.org/paschag2.pdf
According to Treasures of the Fathers of the Church (Pascha edition), the early Christians would have a large procession in Jerusalem, praying the psal…
At 1 hour and 22 min (after Aretenthonti) I notice that they say the rest of the theotokia similar to the moakab and romi like in kiahk......this is strange. Why do they do this?