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Egypt became Muslim over a period of centuries. The Ottoman Empire came into Egypt around the 6th century. It took about 300 years for Islam to become the official state religion, where it stayed until Nepolian overtook Egypt in the late 18th centur…
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The most recent would be Abouna Fanous, although he recently reposed in April of 2016. My wife and my Priest can attest that his hands were so bright, he needed to wear gloves. In fact, when my wife was a child, she asked her mother why Abouna was…
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@theorthodoxgenius Yes, you are correct. There certainly is a depth to it and, if you are familiar with Theosis as if far more prevalent in Byzantine Orthodoxy, the, "Oneness" is a bit similar. I don't mean to get in a theological dispute, because…
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Thank you for your kind words. I am no longer a layman, so perhaps this advice has worked. This is actually the topic Abouna chose for me to teach for our Sunday School this week. An interesting coincidence. This may be helpful to my kids in my clas…
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You will find the fluidity of a Coptic Divine Liturgy similar to your form of worship. Although, we eat after and not during our prayers.
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Sexuality is looked upon differently in all forms (Byzantine and Oriental) than in Roman Catholicism. There is no, "public " decree for being a celbant when becoming a monastic in the Coptic Church. A person, a man or woman, would be in such a pos…
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No. It isn't. I was rebaptized in 2010. They "recognize" them, but you are more than likely going to get rebaptized if you were/are a lapsed Catholic, which I was.
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Because a majority of Coptic church building in the U.S. are purchased from Protestant denominations. I recall that is a problem in the Eastern Orthodox churches as well. I know they are in Egypt as well, but I believe that's because of the Protesta…
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My mother was a staunch Catholic, and now she communes at my church! Patience and forgiveness are the best and most difficult, but work in time.
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Copticaheart, Please Private Message me if you have time.
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Jathniel, I am also non-Egyptian and don't speak Arabic well in the least and am a convert from the Catholic church. I would be happy to help you as someone who has been in your shoes before. Father Lazarus is an amazing form of evangelization f…
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I know a few monks who did not finish college. Historically, no. But, moving forward I would say yes. Although, probably 95% have completely their post-secondary education. You should finish your school first, if God wills it, you will become a monk…
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http://www.stmarkboston.org/sacraments-overview/sacrament-of-the-eucharist/
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Joanna; My wife dealt with this same issue. Oddly, there is a book about Homosexuality that was published by a church in Miamisburg, Ohio explaining the stance of our church on contraception. We are not Roman Catholic and do not object to contracep…
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Andrew, Thank you very much. I am an Italian-American from Pennsylvania and a native English speaker. The reason I have my nickname as "Italian" is that my surname sounds Iranian and everyone at the church thinks I am Egyptian with parents who neve…
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It is common in the West for that to occur. My mother, who is in her 70's and has seen a massive transition in the Catholic Church during her lifetime, won't take the Blood from the Catholic Church because she fears it will spread illnesses. Stud…
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If you contact Victor Beshir on Facebook, he is one of the main people who make pamphlets for our church.
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Hey Cairo. I am also a convert from the Roman Rite. There are not as many strick rules to conversion like the Eastern Orthodox churches and also every conversion is different. Feel free to PM if you would like some help with the process or any que…
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The Priest would strongly prefer that the husband or wife convert as well. This is seen mainly in marriages, obviously. But, if you are interested....theoretically...you could start the process without your spouse and hopefully through your influe…
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There is also a convent with a church, of course, in Dawsonville. The Bishop, HH Youseff, is there often and he is fluent English, as are a majority of Priests in the south.
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They are most likely Protestant folks from Egypt. A station like Sat 7 is an example of Egyptian Protestant practices. It's not a split, they are people who converted via missionaries who have come to Egypt in the last century or so. You could read …
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Joshuaa: Your words are more true than you can imagine. Very well said.
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I serve as a Deacon at a convent in Ohio. My wife is from South Jersey and I go over there often. PM me and I can see if the nuns can help you out. I also know Abouna Mauritius from St. John Patmos over in the Poconos. He comes up to the convent eve…
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Ask your Priest to see if a monastery would be able to make one for you. I am not sure where you are from, but basically in North America or Australia, the monks and nuns may make them for you if you contact the Monastery.
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Christian. Then explain the he differences. As the most educated branch of Christianity, the Oriental and Eastern Orthodox collectively, we tend of over complicate things. We are Christians. Man made the separation occur.
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Moderation is the key. Jesus's first miracle was turning water into wine, which represents wine's importance in His time. Even the ancient Roman's looked down on those who did not drink wine without dilluting it with water. Drinking itself is not t…
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Yes. Our church does not discriminate based on ethnicity or nationally. You would learn Coptic in the monastery and Arabic is not a Liturgical requirement. So, the church prefers the language of the native people you are serving. Look up Father Laza…
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They are basically Feast days. You have New Year's Day, which is a solemnity for the Virgin Mary. They have some during Lent, and basically like our Bright Monday. Also the Virgin Mary fast in August, All Saints day November 1st and Christmas. If th…
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No. We don't. That's one of the reasons why I am no longer Roman Catholic. They love making up new rules.