[quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=14012.msg161923#msg161923 date=1355297238]
[quote author=tenoosht link=topic=14012.msg161920#msg161920 date=1355290699]
So... where do we report typos? XD
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pm me
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Will there be updated versions v…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13852.msg161407#msg161407 date=1353706150]
Again the fact that LSOCS does not have any backing by any OO hierarchy is doubtful and would not be a place to study true OO theology. Merely citing names without having a…
[quote author=Andrew link=topic=13788.msg161093#msg161093 date=1352701089]
Are any of you familiar with this book?:
Restoring the Unity in Faith: The Orthodox-Oriental Orthodox Theological Dialogue
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I have this book...its quite good.
Its …
[quote author=Stavro link=topic=13788.msg161053#msg161053 date=1352522353]
Have you not read "the devil disguises himself as an angel of light"? Do you not realize that the Antichrist's church will be very similar to the true church?
Finally a coura…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13549.msg158450#msg158450 date=1344027233]
May be this will make it clear,
He was added erroneously by the COC based on false info we obtained from the Byzantines. Now that the Church knows about the error, he will…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13549.msg158441#msg158441 date=1344015789]
No formal agreement has been made. The Oriental side signed the agreement. The Eastern did not and withdrew their agreement.
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The Eastern Orthodox may have withdra…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13549.msg158435#msg158435 date=1343994955]
I must say that the relationship between the Eastern and the Oriental has not been formalized as of yet.
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Do you want it to be?
Why not pursue peace as our Fath…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13549.msg158431#msg158431 date=1343968560]
Unofortunately, there is nothing called the Universal Orthodox Church. I truly wish there was.
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Forgive me, but I don't think your statement holds much weight. For…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13549.msg158422#msg158422 date=1343951126]
Is he an official saint in the Oriental Orthodox Church? The answer is No.
How can a Chalcedonian be a saint in the Oriental Church without removing the anathemas?
People…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13549.msg158406#msg158406 date=1343929280]
Through his Arian belief and Arian belief, Constantine chose not to be part of that Tree which is Christ.
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King Constantine is a Saint in the Armenian Orthodox Chu…
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13549.msg158410#msg158410 date=1343931400]
I certainly consider St Isaac the Syrian and so does HG Abba Daniel of St Shenouda monastery in AU.
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13549.msg158411#msg1…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13549.msg158406#msg158406 date=1343929280]
Isaac of Syria Is not a saint in our Church.
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I rest my case...
He is indeed a Saint, and one the brightest.
St. Isaac is indeed not Egyptian, nor was he part of…
imikhail,
Is St. Isaac of Syria (Ninevah) a Saint in our Church?
Surely our Oriental Orthodox communion believes in his Sainthood, despite the fact that he was most probably baptized by a Nestorian Priest and was a member of the Assyrian Church of…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13549.msg158155#msg158155 date=1343407246]
If you are referring to HH Pope Shenouda. He knew and approved of his removal.
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Source or reference?
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[quote author=imikhail link=topic=13480.msg157949#msg157949 date=1342846457]
I know this is going to upset a lot of people ...
Neither Constantine nor Eusabius are saints in the OO Church. Both are heretics; the former was baptized by an Arian, th…
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13480.msg157921#msg157921 date=1342800212]
Daniel, I am afraid that this is irrelevant to the issue of whether or not we have the same faith. My own bishop will be meeting the Ecumenical Patriarch soon, as he re…
Father Peter,
I enjoy your homilies tremendously and have benefited a great deal from them. To put it simply, they are treasures.
If I may ask, will there be a digital version available on Lulu? I would gladly pay more for it.
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[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=13294.msg155582#msg155582 date=1337098570]
Irishpilgrim,
Having admitted that you don't have credible epidemiological data, let's examine what evidence you do have. As far as I can tell, you are claiming through pe…
GabrielYakub,
You have to understand that you are on a Coptic Orthodox Christian site. Trying to convince people of atheism or tolerance of homosexuality will not work. If people react harshly, then it is because you have pushed them to that point …
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13162.msg154739#msg154739 date=1334737728]
The ancient and universally Orthodox words of the Kneeling Prayers also teach us to pray for those in Hades, and it is not understandable by me why the Synod should hav…
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13135.msg154295#msg154295 date=1333676971]
That series is amazing.
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As a satisfied customer, I completely agree.
Many treasures indeed...
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=13136.msg154276#msg154276 date=1333668555]
Nice letter. I wouldn't change the 'disease' word. It's placement in the end actually has strong psychological implications. I appreciate the flow of the letter to…
Logical, coherent, spiritual...its great. :)
But the last paragraph seems a little uninviting. Don't use the term "disease," and do not try not to insult his faith, however erroneous it may be. He will likely take it to his congregation and say "Lo…
[quote author=Amoussa01 link=topic=13128.msg154238#msg154238 date=1333598324]
Where the confusion lies is, how can someone say God enters into everything and then have this point justify the argument that He can enter into human nature. God does not…
[quote author=Amoussa01 link=topic=13128.msg154223#msg154223 date=1333581355]
"But if the Word of God is in the universe, which is a body, and has entered into it in its every part, what is there surprising or unfitting in our saying that He has ent…
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=12724.msg154163#msg154163 date=1333486742]
The idea that is being propounded is frankly ridiculous. It would make every Father of the Church in error, and all the liturgical texts.
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...And the fact that…