Becoming Orthodox
I was asked by an enquirer how to continue the journey towards membership of the Orthodox Church in our Coptic Orthodox community, and I responded in this way… God bless…
Making children into disciples of Christ
The Scriptures only teach us to make disciples. The followers of Jesus are only described as disciples. The Lord Jesus commands us to go into the world and make disciples.…
The Fast of the Virgin Mary – Day 14
In 1061, some years before the Norman Conquest of England, a noble widow lived in the small town of Walsingham. Her name was Rychold, and she was a devout and…
Books published by Father Peter Farrington
Here are a list and links to the most popular books I have written and republished. If you are able to order a book then I hope you will be…
St Peter and the Church of Rome
The meeting of His Holiness Pope Tawadros with the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis, was an historic event, which generated some unnecessary controversy. Certainly, the Orthodox Church of Alexandria has…
Introducing the Coptic Orthodox Church
What is the Coptic Orthodox Church? The Coptic Orthodox Church is the ancient Christian Church of Egypt. It is one part of the worldwide Orthodox Church, established by the Apostles…
Homily for 1st July
The Lord Jesus speaks to us in the Gospel we have heard read today and he says… Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who…
Some Brief Thoughts on the Eucharist from St Jacob of Serugh
St Jacob of Serugh is most well known for the collection of more than seven hundred metrical homilies, many of which remain unpublished. He is second in only to St…
The Cost of Community
In the modern world we have seen our experience of community diminish even during our own life-times. We no longer live in places where we have a connection of family,…
St Cyril and the Meaning of the Cross
I was reading the Commentary of St Cyril of Alexandria concerning the Gospel of St John this afternoon. In one passage he discusses the Scripture which says… And Pilate wrote…