Coptic Orthodox

Unlock the Mysteries of the World’s Oldest Christian Church Step into a world where faith meets history, where ancient traditions still breathe life into modern worship. Coptic Orthodox Church: A Beginner's Guide takes you on an unforgettable journey through one of the most enduring Christian communities, illuminating its spiritual depth, cultural richness, and timeless resilience. Discover how the faith of St. Mark, the church’s founder, flourished in the sands of Egypt. Walk alongside the Desert Fathers and Mothers who shaped monasticism for the world. Experience the beauty of Coptic ...

In a carefully choreographed propaganda video released in February 2015, ISIS militants behead twenty-one orange-clad Christian men on a Libyan beach. In the West, daily reports of new atrocities may have displaced the memory of this particularly vile event. But not in the world from which the murdered came. All but one were young Coptic Christian migrant workers from Egypt. Acclaimed literary writer Martin Mosebach traveled to the Egyptian village of El-Aour to meet their families and better understand the faith and culture that shaped such conviction.

This incredible work is the book Chronicles of Repentance written by Rev. Fr. Yousef Asaad, in which he tells some of the amazing stories of repentance. The original work titled,“يوميات تائب” (yawmiyāt tāʾib) was released as three separate books in Arabic. Upon receiving permission from Fr. Asaad's family, the books were translated and combined in this volume. The three books contain short stories and meditations numbered sequentially. Fr. Youssef Asaad (1944 - 1993) was a very influential priest in Egypt during the late 20th century. He was ordained in 1967 and had labored...

Volume 2 - Book 7 of the Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church Eschatology and the After Life The book addresses questions about the following topics: The Gift of Death and the Resurrected Life in Christ The Sacred Pain of Loss Millennialism (Chiliasm) The Two Comings and the Rapture The Final Judgment The Resurrected Body Heaven and the Jerusalem Above

Every believer can relate to this Catechism series, regardless of his nationality. He is about becoming a man of God and His beloved Son, so that his heart may be filled with love for all humankind, praying for everyone, even to those who persecute the Church. It invites us to enjoy the heavenly experience, righteousness in faith and growth in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our teacher St. Paul talks about “the mystery that was kept secret since the world began” (Cf. Rom 16:25). He refers to God’s work in the New Testament, Who fulfilled the mysterious Heavenly plan so that ...

To the Coptic Orthodox Church, Dogmas are not merely theological concepts concerning God, man, Church, eternal life, heavenly creatures, demons, etc., to be discussed among clergymen, scholars, and laymen. But dogmas are, in essence, daily experiences each member of the Church has to live. In other words, dogmas representing our faith in God through various aspects have one message, i.e., our communion with God the Father in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word of God, by His Holy Spirit. Thus, we conceive of our redemption, our membership in the Church, a deep understanding of the Holy Bible, ...

To many in the West, Orthodoxy remains shrouded in mystery, an exotic and foreign religion that survived in the East following the Great Schism of 1054 that split the Christian world into two camps - Catholic and Orthodox. However, as the second largest Christian denomination, Orthodox Christianity is anything but foreign to the nearly 300 million worshipers who practice it. For them, Orthodoxy is a living, breathing reality; a way of being Christian ultimately rooted in the person of Jesus and the experience of the early church.

BLESSED IS EGYPT MY PEOPLE Isa. 19:25 God's promise to His people is always fulfilled; He foretold that He would ride on a light and upon a swift cloud and come to Egypt (Isaiah 19:1), and in that day there will be an altar for the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the Lord at its border (Isaiah 19:19). This promise was fulfilled by the flight of the Holy Family from the tyrant Herod to find refuge among the Gentiles. Thus, Jesus Christ came to Egypt during His childhood to lay the foundation stone of His Church in Egypt which has be­come one of the four primary "Sees...

Volume 1 - Book 1 Introduction to the Coptic Catechism That is the first book of the Coptic Catechism series; the series consists of seven books: Egypt that is Within Us and the Open Heavens (a) Catechism (b) The Coptic Catechism Through the Ages The Basic Principles of Catechism Faith That Works Through Love The Holy Bible Holy Tradition

Dogmas are the interpretation of our experience of God, in the Crucified and Risen Jesus Christ. This experience through the ages does not alter, for Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb. 13:8). The disciples and apostles (and bishops afterwards) did not sit around a table and agree to teach new dogmas, but rather they preached their Christian experience. As St. John says, "That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you" (1 John 1:3). Thus, all Christian dogmas produced are the church's experience of the Crucified and Risen Christ. "Truth" and "Love" at the...

Alexandria was famous for its many schools long before Christianity became established in the city. By far the largest school was the "Museum," founded by Ptolemy and destined to become the most renowned school in the East. Other celebrated institutions were the "Serapeum" and the "Sebastion." Each of these three schools possessed its own enormous library. St. Jerome records that St. Mark himself founded the Christian School of Alexandria . The Holy Spirit inspired him to establish the school in order to teach Christianity since this was the only way to provide the new religion a solid ...

Volume 1 - Book 2 of the Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church Christian Dogma The book addresses questions about the following topics: (a) The Creed of Faith and the Origin of the Canons of the Church (b) Regarding the Coptic Orthodox Creed (c) Exposition of the Creed Faith in God and Our Knowledge of Him The Holy Trinity The Wondrous Creator, the Guardian of the World The Exalted Nature of the Human Creation Divine Providence Divine Grace The Fall of Humanity Our Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the World Titles and Names of the Savior that Witness to the Works of His Love The Holy Spirit ...

Volume 2 - Book 5 of the Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church The Believer and the Heavenly Hosts The book addresses questions about the following topics: 1. The creation of the Spiritual World 2. Our Companionship with the Heavenly Hosts 3. The order of the Heavenly Hosts 4. The devil has no authority over us

Volume 1 - Book 3 of the Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church The Church: The Kingdom of God The book addresses questions about the following topics: 1. The Church: The Kingdom of God 2. The Heavenly High Priest and the Church 3. The Church as a Heavenly Wedding Feast 4. The Unique Work of the Church 5. The Church: House of Salvation 6. The Eminence of the Church 7. The Church and Daily Renewal 8. The Church and Society 9. The Role of Women in Society and Church 10. The Person of the Church 11. The Mystery of the House of God 12. The Iconostasis 13. Coptic Art and Symbolism 14. The Holy ...

Volume 2 - Book 4 of the Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church Church Worship as a journey to Heaven The book addresses questions about the following topics: 1. Church worship 2. The life of prayer 3. The Agpeya Prayers (the Canonical Hours) 4. The Model Prayer 5. Prayer of the mind and contemplation 6. The Jesus prayer or the Arrow Prayer 7. Metanoias and Prostrations 8. Holy worship and the Full Life 9. Worship and the Fear of the Lord 10. Holy Fasting 11. Worship and "Dying with Christ" 12. Tears in worship 13. Praise and the Heavenly Mindset 14. Church Hymns and the Heavenly Mindset ...

Volume 2 - Book 6 of the Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church Christian Concepts and Everyday Life The book addresses questions about the following topics: Christian Virtues The Virtue of Discernment and Illumination The Virtue of Obedience The Virtue of Chastity and Purity Vices or Evils Christian Faith and Human Culture The Relationship between Church and State Christian Faith and Military Service Christian Faith and Social and Familial Relationships Social Cohesion Christian Faith and Social Class Christian Faith and Liberty Wealth and the Wealthy in the Christian Faith Science and Faith

Unlock the Mysteries of Africa’s Sacred Christian Legacy For centuries, two of the world’s most fascinating Christian traditions have quietly preserved their ancient roots, vibrant rituals, and unwavering faith. Christianity’s African Treasures: The Coptic Orthodox and Ethiopian Catholic Churches delivers two captivating journeys in one essential volume. Travel Back in Time: Walk through the sands of Egypt, where the Coptic Orthodox Church was born, and ascend the Ethiopian highlands, home to a Catholic tradition as unique as it is enduring. Witness Ancient Practices: Experience the ...

Children will enjoy this creative story recounting the Great Procession of Our Lord on Palm Sunday. Who owned the donkeys that Jesus summoned for His grand entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? Why were they chosen? What happened to them when and after they were given this great honor? In this fictional tale, the author weaves together Sacred Scripture and imagination to create a heart-warming story. It all begins with the birth of a baby donkey named Star. He is a gift to five-year-old Mara, who has difficulty walking due to a disability. Although Mara bravely faces ridicule for her ...

The four volumes of the Christian Living Series are the fruit of a catechism class that the late bishop Youanis used to teach to university students who came to Cairo from other states to study. The Chapters of these volumes have been a hand book for many Christians who are pursuing their spiritual path and a source of direction to many over the last fifty years, now we present it to you in the English language. This volume starts from the beginning of our spiritual journey, the life of Repentance; it also deals with two of the church sacraments, Confession and Communion, Their meaning, ...

Ancient Faith has produced a fresh update and redesign of a book cherished by a generation of seekers. Written in an accessible manner for the average lay person, Orthodox Worship offers insights into the Orthodox liturgy. Early Christians preserved a continuity of worship from the Old Covenant to the New, employing elements from the Jewish Temple liturgy, the synagogue liturgy, and the rituals of the Jewish home.