I believe in One Church..
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I am Father Peter Farrington, a priest of the Patriarchal Diocese of the Coptic…
The Secret of Growth in the Christian Life
What is the secret of growth in the Christian life? We might think it is deciding to be holy, or deciding to be active in ministry of one kind or…
5 Reasons why I am a Coptic Orthodox Christian
At the beginning of a New Year I have been reflecting on the events of the last 12 months, and especially on my continuing service within the Coptic Orthodox Church.…
Prayer for the Nation 2016
Now, more than ever, Britain needs the committed and faithful prayers of Orthodox Christians. Things are getting worse by so many different measures. The common cultural bonds which held our…
The Worship of Self
The psalm for today says… I will praise You with my whole heart. This is an entirely life-giving aspiration. The heart represents in Scripture the fullness of the person we…
The Poison of Racism
I am priest of the Coptic Orthodox Church, but I am entirely English in my ethnic and cultural background. I see clearly that the essential character of the Orthodox Church…
Evangelism as a lifestyle
I was asked to speak on this subject for an audio conference with some folk serving in the missionary ministry under Father Daoud Lamie. It represents only a few introductory…
An early Nativity Homily
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.` The prophet Isaiah, speaking in advance of the birth of our God and Saviour…
Calendar of Activities
This is the calendar of current events organised by the St George Orthodox Ministry Saturday 26th March Liturgy of St Basil – 10:30 am St Paul’s Church, Burslem, Stoke on…
Personal Reflections on the Coptic Orthodox Tradition of Prayer
I have been an Orthodox Christian, a member of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, for over 21 years. I was born and brought up within a committed evangelical protestant…