going to other OO churches

markmarcos

hi guys i was wondering if i need permission from my FOC to go to another OO (Oriental Orthodox) church... or can i just go without any thing...

avvakaras

you don't need permission we have full communion 

markmarcos

i understand we are in full communion but maybe the priest from the other church needs to know for sure that i'm Coptic Orthodox... i don't know?

mabsoota

if you have time, then contact the priest before to say you are going, otherwise just go.

if you are early, speak to a priest or subdeacon so they know you intend to take Holy Communion.

if you are brown or have a traditional style cross tattoo, then these suggestions are less important!

;)

Servos

What is FOC?

markmarcos

it stands for father of confession :) and thanks mabsoota...... do u think i can dress as a deacon? i did before but that was because an indian orthodox group was at the monastery...

qawe

You need to seek permission, only because you are not ordained a 'deacon' of that particular parish. The same would go for visiting any other Coptic church apart from your home church.

markmarcos

thanks!