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Practical and Mystical: Patriarch Kyrillos VI (1959-1971)

by Nelly van Doorn-Harder
When fifty years from now the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church is revisited, the figure of Patriarch Kyrillos VI, who reigned as Patriarch of the Coptic Church from 1959 to 1971, will stand out as one of its most influential reformers. He seldom...
 

A Brief Introduction to the History of Coptic Monasticism

by Paul Samaan
Monasticism flourished in the deserts of Egypt in the fourth century, and from this birthplace, spread throughout the remainder of the known world. Men and women from all backgrounds embraced lives of asceticism and prayer. In so doing, they...
 

The Feasts of the Cross

by H.H. Pope Shenouda III
The Church celebrates the feast of the Cross on the 17th of Tout, (27th or ‎‎28th of September), the day of the apparition of the Cross to the Emperor ‎Constantine, and on the 10th of Baramhat (19th of March), the day when the...
 

Did Judas Partake of Holy Communion?

by H.E. Metropolitan Pishoy
Concerning this important topic, we shall examine the events that occured in the holy gospels to demonstrate that Christ the Lord did not permit Judas, the disloyal disciple, to partake of His sacred body and blood. The Lord did not permit Judas, since...
 

A Homily on the Cross

by Bishop Augoustinos N. Kantiotes
In ancient times, before Christ came to the world, there was the cross which was used as a horrible instrument of execution.  Anyone who committed an awful crime was condemned to be crucified.  The authorities would go into the woods and cut...
 

God's Children Are Strong

by H.H. Pope Shenouda III
God's children should be strong because they were created in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26); and God is powerful. We say about Him "Holy is the Lord God Almighty"; therefore, they should be strong like Him.
 

On Lazarus and the Spikenard (John 11:1-45; 11:55-12:11)

by Father Samuel Samaan
Today, we celebrate a great event in Christianity. It is also a wonderful and glorious event in the life of every one of us. We celebrate the good deed, the magnificent and splendid action that was accomplished by the woman who poured the fragrant oil...
 

Jonah Cried out of the Depths

by Father Tadros Y. Malaty
A closer look at Jonah 2:1: "Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fish’s belly.”
 
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Wisdom from St. Basil the Great

If you see your neighbour commiting sin, take care not to dwell exclusively on his faults, but try to think of the many good things he has done and continues to do. Many times, by examining everything he has done, you will come to the conclusion that he is truly better than you.

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New Coptic Hymns

Axiwn ke dikeon
Cantor Faheem Girgis
'Worthy and right' priests' prayer in the Anaphora of the Liturgy of Saint Basil
Ika;emeny anac;yte
Cantor Faheem Girgis
'You who are seated, stand' Greek response in the Anaphora
Axiwn ke dikeon
Cantor Faheem Girgis
'Worthy and right' Greek response during the Anaphora. Includes a rare second method of chanting this response towards the end.
E,omen ``proctwn kuriw
Cantor Faheem Girgis
'We have with the Lord' Greek response during the Anaphora
Ke meta tou `pneumatou cou
Cantor Faheem Girgis
'And with your spirit' Greek response in the Anaphora

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