Here is a documentary on the Coptic presence in Jerusalem. (I realize you posted this ages ago, but only ran across the message this afternoon).
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xo_MYmA-O0M
I'm sure there is a way to anonymously share photographs, especially within the context of this forum (restrict it to registered members). Since you have such a valuable skill it would be a good thing if you could share this to encourage others.
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=11702.msg140201#msg140201 date=1308959205]
My Dear Father,
It just sounds terrible in all aspects of the constructs.
The translations--inadequate.
Singing--Middle Eastern with english words.
I don't have any…
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=11702.msg140181#msg140181 date=1308936085]
I hate English in the Liturgy.
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I hate any language in the Liturgy other than Coptic.
I tend to agree with Stavro. One cannot wipe away the centuries of condemnation and persecution against us from the Chalcedonian side. If our faith is really the same as theirs then why don't they accept this? The results of the conversations are in…
Deacon BeStavros:
Thank you for your posts. I realize the language you use may be too strong for some but I think it is important to air our differences rather than sweep them under the rug. I agree with the principle of the "churches" coming toget…
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10036.msg122674#msg122674 date=1290599520]
It seems to me that among the most significant Roman Catholic intrusions into the Coptic Orthodox Church are:
i. Several aspects of Roman Catholic theology
ii. The im…
Don't be put off by the Armenian Language. The liturgy and chanting are quite beautiful.
If you plan to go there sometime, please contact me and I will send you a book with the English translation and transliteration.
Michael