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 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?
💢 *First Sorrow:* When her mother left her at the age of 3 to serve in the Temple. 💢 *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 […]
Are there different types of Ascension?
1. *Ascension in Spirit and Body:* Elijah, Enoch 2. *Ascension in Spirit but not Body:* Paul, John 3. *Ascension of Spirit followed by Body:* The Virgin Mary Nevertheless, our Lord […]
What to pray at times of distress?
In my voice, I cry out to the Lord, O God of mercy, your people are weary and find no one to show them compassion but you. Children are snatched […]
Glory to God, so why do we glorify the Virgin Mary?
Isn’t the glory only for God? We say to Him, “To You be the glory…” So why do we glorify the Virgin Mary? And we say in our hymns, “The […]
Is there a conflict between God and Money?
How should we understand the scripture that says: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to […]
How do you describe the Beauty of God?
By Basil the Great Now, what is greater than divine beauty? What is more delightful than contemplating the splendor of God? What is more powerful than the desires of the […]
: Why does the priest place five portions of incense in the censer?
This symbolizes the offerings of five notable figures in the Old Testament who presented acceptable sacrifices to the Lord: 1. Abel. 2. Noah (“And the LORD smelled a soothing aroma”). […]
What prayers are said during the prostrations?
can be prayers of humility before God and confession of sins before God with a request for mercy. In each prostration, a person confesses a sin and judges themselves before […]
Can you give us a brief history of Egypt through the Ages?
**1- The Pre-dynastic Period** Between 5000 and 3000 BC, about 60,000 years ago, the Nile began to flood annually on the surrounding lands along its banks, leaving behind fertile soil […]
What is the Christianity’s view on Magic?
Is practicing magic permitted in Christianity? Is practicing magic permitted in Christianity? And what is Christianity’s stance on magic and magicians who perform magical acts? • Magic comes in various […]
What are the main highlights of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed?
Faith: Truly, I believe. God the Father: In one God, God the Father, the Almighty. Creation: Creator of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. Jesus Christ: And […]
Why does the priest open the sanctuary veil from left to right with the cross?
The veil represents sin that separated us from God. The cross reconciled us with God and removed this veil, shifting us from the state of separation (“left”) to the state […]
What is Coptic Fathers’ View on Miracles?
Some heretical monks heard about Abba Pachomius, the Father of the Cenobites, and sent a group of their own, dressed in coarse, hair-made monastic garments, to his disciples. They said […]
What is the meaning of Lighting Candles in the Church?
The church should be illuminated during prayer, especially during the Divine Liturgy. The purpose of lighting in the church is not just for necessary illumination but also to signify the […]
Why would God allow Satan to tempt him?
The answer is to achieve, in our human nature, a victory on our behalf, representing us as the new head of humanity and as the second Adam. After the Lord’s […]
How do Orthodox differ from Protestants in regards to Intercession?
Intercession: 1. Two types of intercession: Christ’s intercession and the saints’ intercession. 2. Examples of intercession. 3. Do angels and saints know our state on earth? 4. The status of […]
Why does the priest offer incense among the congregation?
The incense procession symbolizes Aaron the priest interceding with incense among the people during the plague after the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, stopping the plague. Incense also represents […]
