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It's true - heard it from a bishop just now God repose his soul and strengthen the church
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Apart from the listening and repetition, I'd recommend that you use the 3 C's: 1) Contemplation (think about the words, their meaning and the nature of the tune that you're reciting) 2) Concentration (learn in an environment that you can focus, wit…
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[quote author=Ηεζεκιελ link=topic=9087.msg113042#msg113042 date=1270842537] [quote author=Servant of Jesus Christ link=topic=9087.msg113007#msg113007 date=1270770873] I was wondering if anyone here knew the exact reason why Fr. Lazerus decided to se…
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I think there's definitely a balance to be struck. Like Mina said, there are people who don't have a choice but to work every day of the week. Likewise, there are many elderly people who can't take a 5 hour liturgy. And what about other services tha…
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Hypostasis - I understand this to mean "person"? So one says that there are 3 hypostases/persons/personae to the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Is that right? Hypostasis literally means "what lies beneath", think of it in terms of ba…
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I know I'm probably a bit late to this discussion, and I'm sorry if everyone has already read this book, but I'd really recommend Lee Strobel's "The Case for a Creator". Really good book about a former atheist who takes a look at the evidence for Go…
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[quote author=Servant of Jesus Christ link=topic=9087.msg113007#msg113007 date=1270770873] I was wondering if anyone here knew the exact reason why Fr. Lazerus decided to seek God? All i've read are stories that I am not exactly sure on -if they are…
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Hmm...I seem to be targetting all of your threads on here Joe! "On the Incarnation" by St Athanasius is a definite must for theology and Christology if you haven't taken a look at it already. As for church history, you could take a look at Fr Tadro…
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Hi all, I think the most important thing with regard to hymnology in our church is the benefit it confers on us; i.e. that the church lifts their voices and hearts as one in praise and worship. It's very easy to delve into these things in such dept…
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Some great tips in this topic. Could you tell us a little bit more about your situation? Are you having some trouble motivating yourself, or are you feeling that the workload is too much/too difficult? Matthew
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[quote author=sodr2 link=topic=7964.msg111751#msg111751 date=1268071983] I remember recently... Abounda was sprinkling water on the girl's side, starting from the door towards the altar, and I noticed a girl (I guess too much was sprinkled on her) …
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[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8718.msg111554#msg111554 date=1267689104] I was obviously not praying hard enough in the first half! Are there any Christians in the Egyptian team? They mostly seemed not to have Christian names? Father Pet…
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YES! I think writing a book would be a wonderful idea Father Peter! Please keep us updated on this! Now back to the topic... Abanoub, Abouna Tadros Malaty's book is a great introduction to the faith. You might also like to read HG Anba Angaelos's …
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[quote author=minagir link=topic=8846.msg111001#msg111001 date=1266691733] I am just drawing this conclusion based on practice i seen. more specifically, that is still need to 100% confirm, i saw a liturgy recorded by Anba Youannis and Anba Armia in…
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[quote author=ophadece link=topic=8846.msg110996#msg110996 date=1266676118] No Mina - they don't emphasise the importance of the Creed. They should always stand up when they are singing any hymn as jydeacon said. It is just some laziness that they d…
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[quote author=jydeacon link=topic=8826.msg110904#msg110904 date=1266501051] The issue is not only the translation but the actual rendition of the hymn. From one church to another you will not find the majority chanting the same. Some will chant the …
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All this talk of linguistics is very interesting. HG Anba Angaelos recently formed a committee in the UK to standardise the English responses and the wording of the liturgy between all the churches in the UK. The translation has been done, but not a…
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This is a common problem, and one that I've spent hours speaking to my Confession Father about. I totally agree with what jesusmystrength wrote, remember that a routine in itself can be cleansing. There's a nice story that illustrates how this is po…
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I can't answer this question any better than Father Peter and others already have, but you might like to listen to this sermon by Abouna Anthony; http://old.orthodoxsermons.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=1225&Itemid=26…
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Sadly I won't be able to go, but I think I'll be supporting Egypt (but of course I'll be supporting England if my family in Egypt ask me). Father Peter, I think the distance is only half the reason why you wouldn't go watch Manchester United play. P…
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You might find this site useful, I'm not sure if you've seen it already http://www.davidensemble.com/english/musicnotation.htm Epouro is on there if you scroll down a little bit. Hope this is helpful Matthew
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Hi Marina, I think it takes a lot of honesty to identify the need for change - being aware of this is already one step in changing. I REALLY like Joseph's suggestions, especially the part about looking to the second coming of Christ. It's through c…
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[quote author=Joseph Vanden Brink link=topic=8683.msg109299#msg109299 date=1263507273] Thank very much for posting this LondonCopt. Are there any other particular prayers by St. Pope Kyrollos? How about other prayers in the Coptic tradition for st…
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I'm very sorry to hear about your loss Father Peter. The prayers of all the saints are with you and your family, God bless Matthew
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I understand they did this with HH Pope Kirillos VI, but of course I'm far too young to have seen this for myself! I remember seeing the pictures of this in St Mina's Monastery in Egypt when I was a young boy. For some reason I didn't think it was d…
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Hi Marmoura, here's a very brief answer to your questions. This first part is taken from HG Bishop Youssef's Q&A section: What is the Church's view on in-vitro fertilization (lab fertilization)? Is it going against God's will in creating a w…
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Facebook is a very two-edged sword, just like most things in the world. For example, your tongue. The same tongue can be used to praise God or to curse others. There's nothing wrong with the tongue itself, but it's the way it's used that matters. Yo…