Hi mabsoota thanks for your response,The book i'm putting together is more about the deacons duties during liturgical services based on ranks not so much about ways of singing. I would like to try reference them as well so sources would be great !P.…
The Coptic diaspora in Australia & Ireland. As I am Irish first letme ask an indigenous Copt residing in Eire this:Do you know our Irish/ Australian history? Of course!!!Do you understand our teanga/language and its history? Yes!Have you spent c…
I agree with not cutting the creed. The creed is a statement of faith...our faith does not change so there is no reason for us to exclude certain parts at a particular time of the year. In the same liturgy which we cut the Nicene creed we also sing …
I think some common sense is needed in this situation. Why would you possibly want to tell a priest that you lusted for his wife?(why would you even mention that on a public forum?) What would you have to gain from telling him? I'm sure this isn't t…
Hi Salib,from my understanding a college degree in it self isn't a prerequisite to becoming a monk, but rather that rule was put in place to show that you are "successful" in the world. Whether it is a bachelor,diploma, trade certificate,full time w…
I never stated i was against contraception. I never stated the church was against it. I never stated it was a sin. I never stated that contraception is against the will of God. I never stated that people in our orthodox community do not use contrace…
First, Its Use Contradicts With The Idea That God Brings Children To This World. By Using It You're Attempting To Take God's Will (even Though We Can't). ...........that is completely wrong.