The present Feast, commemorating the Nativity in the flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ, was established by the Church. Its origin goes back to the time of the Apostles. In the Apostolic Constitutions (Section 3, 13) it says, “Brethren, observe the feastdays; and first of all the Birth of Christ, which you are to celebrate… Continue reading Christmas – The First Feast!
I behold a new and wondrous mystery! My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing! The Archangels blend their voices in harmony! The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise! The Seraphim exalt His glory! All join to praise this holy feast, beholding the… Continue reading Chrysostom On Nativity!
The Australian media in all fairness has really for the 1st time covered the events that happened in Alexandria very well. Below are a few talk back radio presentations where Bishop Suriel from the Diocese of Melbourne speaks about Coptic Fears and the recent events in Alexandria. http://www.epsajee.com/audio/App/wimpy.swf From 2GB.com.au – Andrew Moore interviews Bishop… Continue reading Australian Radio on Alexandria
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Aw_hITtVvg *Warning Contains Graphic Images*
From SMH.com.au Egypt was on high alert on Monday ahead of the Coptic Christmas holiday following a New Year’s Day church bombing that killed 21 people, as investigators raced to identify those behind the attack. Police cancelled leave for senior officers and were tightening surveillance of airports and ports to prevent suspects from leaving the… Continue reading Egypt on high alert ahead of Coptic Christmas!
It saddens me deeply while at the same time I rejoice greatly following the tragic events of Alexandria, Egypt in which the world arose, stood up and began to see the daily atrocities and hardships that face Coptic Christians in Egypt! We must not dwell on the negatives only my friends, rather we should use… Continue reading Alexandria – The Complete Editorial!
Governments around the world have begun condemning these atrocities in Alexandria Egypt. American President Barack Obama Released the following statement from the white house I strongly condemn the separate and outrageous terrorist bombing attacks in Egypt and Nigeria. The attack on a church in Alexandria, Egypt caused 21 reported deaths and dozens of injured from… Continue reading The World Reacts!
First hand witness reports are starting to come through! Mena an eye hand witness told “CTV” that the bombs were calculated and cruel. At around 12.30 Mena witnessed a man get out of car while on his mobile phone, while running away – Soon after the car exploded wiping 5 cars next to it. Following… Continue reading The Latest!
The latest death toll from this Morning Attack in Egypt stand at – at least 21 Dead and 79 injured. In Conjecture to earlier reports by some news agencies stating that the Festive celebrations have been cancelled in Egypt and that the Pope will not pray the liturgy at St Marks Cathedral are incorrect. Bishop… Continue reading The Latest From Alexandria!
Al Jazeera is currently reporting that at least 21 copts have died and 35 have been injured in this mornings cruel and venomous attack by Muslim Extremists in Alexandria Egypt. At about 12.20am following New Years Eve service at the saints church in Sidi Bishr, militants abandoned a car filled with explosives and detonated it… Continue reading The Latest From Alexandria, Egypt!
As the world welcomes the New Year in with fireworks, celebrations and festivities, Egyptian Copts are counting their dead following attacks by callous Muslims. Following New Year’s midnight mass at the church of St Mark & St Peter’s Church in Sidi Bishr, Alexandria, a car exploded killing at least 11 and injuring 24, the numbers… Continue reading *Breaking News* – 11 Copts Dead!
The calendar of the Coptic Orthodox church begins with the beginning of the terrible reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian in 284 A.D. During his time, Christians in Egypt were tortured, massacred, and martyred in countless numbers. For early Coptic Christians, this was the “Era of the Martyrs.” As a result, the Copts based their… Continue reading Why Is The Coptic New Year called Nayrouz?
Hey Everyone, Firstly and foremostly id like to Thank my Lord Jesus, for helping me in this transition and the success of this blog. Secondly i would like to apologise for all these emails – im just trying to iron out the last few bugs, please bear with me. The 1st version of the blog… Continue reading Bishoys Blog 2.0
The New address for this blog is now http://www.bishoysblog.com You also have 2 accept the resubscribe request that will be in your email shortly, to continue receiving posts from this blog. So what to look forward to in 2011 1. A new podcast area with daily sermons from the best orthodox speakers around the world… Continue reading We Have Moved!
The first Church did not celebrate the birth of Christ. And the actual date of his birth was and still is unknown. The earliest known indication to such a celebration comes in a passing statement by St. Clement of Alexandria who mentions that the Egyptians of his time celebrated the Lord’s birth on May 20.… Continue reading Why is Orthodox Christmas on Jan 7?
Abba Paul was from Tamouh. Because he was inclined since his young age to his solitary life, he went to Ansena Mountain where he lived with his disciple Ezekiel, who was the witness of his virtues. Living in his exceeding love to the Lord Christ, to whom is the glory, he exhausted his… Continue reading St Paul Of Tamouh!
Pure is the present night, in which the Pure One appeared, Who came to purify us! Let our hearing be pure, and the sight of our eyes chaste, and the feeling of the heart holy, and the speech of the mouth sincere! The present night is the night of reconciliation; therefore, let no one be… Continue reading Ephraim The Syrian On Nativity
Prayer is by its very nature a dialogue and a union with God. Its effect is to hold the world together and to achieve a reconciliation with God. Prayer is the mother and daughter of tears. It is expiation of sin, a bridge over temptation, a barrier against affliction. It wipes out conflict, is the… Continue reading JOHN CLIMACUS ON PRAYER!
Pictures and displays have been used to tell Bible stories since the days of the early church. Nativity sets are popular indoor decorations for many homes during the Christmas Holidays. In fact, the original nativity display was not motionless figurines. It was a live display with people dressed as Joseph and Mary with live animals.… Continue reading Origin of Nativity Scenes
Feminism is often propagated as wonderful and enriching to society – often synonymous with equality – however this could not be further away from the truth. The origins of feminism appear to stem from this urge to have equality among the sexes – this weird ideology that man and woman can do exactly the same… Continue reading A Word On Feminism!
It seems as if the whole world was collapsing throughout the Roman Empire. Disease was spreading in every village and town, and even the mighty emperor had been slain by his own troops. Looking about his palace, Dioscuros, who lived in Asia Minor wondered if anything was secure in these times. Although he was the… Continue reading The Feast Of St Barbara!
God is often the last to receive attention on one’s daily agenda: ” As soon as I get time, I will meditate. ” Where does that time go? Yet anyone who performs the highest duty of knowing God is automatically guided in accordance with God’s will in the performance of the roster of other lesser… Continue reading Making Time For God!
I think, brethren, that the souls which draw near to the love of God are of three sorts, be they male or female. There are those who are called by the law of love which is in their nature, and which original good implanted in them at their first creation. The word of God came… Continue reading The Three Types of Souls!
The most important weapon to use against the devil is the Holy Cross, of which he is terrified. But make the sign of the Cross correctly: with the three fingers of the right hand joined together, touch your forehead, your abdomen, your right shoulder and finally your left shoulder. The sign of the Cross may… Continue reading Words Of Wisdom!
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