General Christianity
Can you tell us a true story about the “Friendship of the Saints”?
This story is true and was written by one of our priests serving abroad, to nourish our minds and hearts with the beauty of faith. I got to know this […]
What are the types of Prayers and their Responses?
*Contrite Prayers* bring powerful responses. *Tearful Prayers* bring us joyful answers. *Faith-filled Prayers* bring us miraculous responses. *Persistent Prayers* bring certain answers. *Arrow Prayers* bring us immediate responses.
Are there monks in Egypt who practice monasticism like the early fathers? And can any of them perform miracles?
Yes, Original monasticism certainly still exists. In Egypt, there are more than twenty-six active monasteries. The number of monks in each of these Coptic monasteries (both in Egypt and around […]
In which mirror do you look?
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” (2 […]
What is the truth behind the Guardian Angel in the Orthodox Church?
By Fr. Patrick Reardon The Orthodox Church’s belief in the Guardian Angel finds abundant support in the Lord’s warning: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. […]
Do Christians should celebrate Halloween?
The name “Halloween” is derived from “All Hallows’ Eve,” meaning “the night of all saints,” which refers to the night before All Saints’ Day in the Western calendar. The word […]
What are some factors that can quench the Spirit?
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not quench the Spirit [1 Thessalonians 5:9]. The Holy Spirit works in us and gives us spiritual heat. But it does not cancel our […]
How can it be said that God is the Creator of both good and evil (Isaiah 45:7) when evil does not align with God’s inherently good nature? Is God Truly All-Good?
To understand this, we must first comprehend the meanings of the words “good” and “evil” as they are used in the Bible. Each term has more than one meaning. The […]
What is the meaning of the Beatification of the Virgin Mary?
Why do we beatify the Virgin Mary? Is it because of her virginity or her faith? I read from one of the blameless that we should not beatify the Virgin […]
What are the main features about the Coptic Calendar of Martyrs?
During the days of Diocletian, severe persecutions took place against Christianity in general and the Copts in particular. To be fair, all the persecutions carried out by the Roman Empire […]
Can you explain the Mystery of the Holy Trinity, and the meaning of hypostasis?
Christians around the world believe in one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three persons share a single essence, a single self, yet […]
Is Alcohol Permissible in Christianity?
The Allegations Some accuse Christianity of permitting alcohol and try to prove this with several claims, including: 1. Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee […]
Is the Son of Man truly Divine?
When some want to argue that Christ was not divine but merely a human being, they often resort to verses that refer to him as the “Son of Man” or […]
Do we have Punishment in Christianity?
By Pope Shenouda III Those who oppose the justice of God are in fact denying a fundamental attribute of Him as a just judge, focusing only on His mercy and […]
What is the Church’s ruling on a person who leaves their faith and then returns?*
Is this considered blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? How does the Church accept their return? Rest assured; this is not considered blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Rest assured. During the […]
Why the bible resembles the Kingdom of Heaven with yeast?
“The kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened” (Matthew 13:33). • We know that yeast […]
What is the Son’s Relationship to the Father: Literal or Metaphorical?
1. Is the Son’s Relationship to the Father Literal or Metaphorical? Jesus Christ spoke of God the Father as the Father of all and taught His disciples to address Him […]
What do we know about Hell and Paradise?
Paul said: “(What does ‘he ascended’ mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all […]
What are the Seven Sorrows in the Life of the Holy Virgin Mary?
đź’˘ *First Sorrow:* When her mother left her at the age of 3 to serve in the Temple. đź’˘ *Second Sorrow:* Leaving the Temple at the age of 12 to […]
What are the signs of the second coming?
The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is a very important event that will take the world by surprise. His second coming is as certain as His first. The […]
Is Christ the Judge of Mankind?
Certain verses indicate Christ as the Judge: • John 5:22: “For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son.” • John 5:27: “And has given […]
