Union with God
It is easy to insist that we are not saved by a religion but by a spirituality. However, such a view, when expressed in social media, usually means only that…
The History of St Dioscorus – Ch 17-20
These are the final 4 chapters of a contemporary account of St Dioscorus, written by Theopiste, one of his disciples. I have translated these passages myself and am responsible for…
The Intercession of the Archangel Michael in St Severus of Antioch
The Encomium of St Severus upon the Archangel Michael contains some interesting material which is well worth study. An encomium, in this context, is essentially a form of homily which…
Understanding “On the Incarnation” – Chapter 10
On the Incarnation – Chapter 10 Text Now in truth this great work was peculiarly suited to God’s goodness. 1. For a king, having built a house or a city,…
Liturgical Worship and Orthodoxy – 2
We noted in Post 1 that until the most recent times all mainstream Christian worship was liturgical to a great extent. It followed a predetermined order and structure, often with…
Liturgical Worship and Orthodoxy – 1
I was at a liturgical service some years ago. It began with the president or leader of the service offering a prayer, and after his prayer was completed the congregation…
Coptic Orthodox Liturgy in English
I have not usually ever recorded our celebration of the Liturgy. But on this happy occasion when I was praying with Father Hedra Fahmy in Stoke, on Saturday 17th September,…
Understanding “On the Incarnation” – Chapter 9
On the Incarnation – Chapter 9 Text 1. For the Word had seen that there was no other way that the corruption of men could be undone except by the…
What sort of person should we be?
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness. 2 Peter 3:11 In the calendar of…
Understanding “On the Incarnation” – Chapter 8
On the Incarnation – Chapter 8 Text 1. For this purpose, then, the incorporeal and incorruptible and immaterial Word of God came into our world, even though he was not…