Q&A
Have a question? You'll find nearly every question raised, and simple, straightforward answers on understanding Christianity, the Bible or any other issues. A great resource for youth and the congregation to compliment your understanding and teaching.
The Title of the Patriarch of Alexandria
The official title of the head of the Coptic Church has traditionally been as follows, “Pope and Patriarch of the great city of Alexandria...
Why Do The Monks Wear Black?
Why Do the Monks wear Black?
It has been recorded in the monastic literature such as the (Historia Monachorum) that the community of monks that...
Why Do We Address The Bishop As ‘My Lord’?
Why do we address Bishops as Rabbi “My lord”? While we have one Lord God. Who said: "But you, do not be called 'Rabbi';...
Singing The Psalms?
The brethren said, “By what means did the Fathers sing the Psalms of the Holy Spirit without wandering of mind?”
The old man said, “First...
Relaxation During Pentecost?
How can one practice relaxation of fast during the Pentecost and still keep his spiritual life intact?
St John Cassian answers this question in...
Seeing God Through Love Of Neighbour?
St Theodore once asked Apa Pachomius “I desire you to tell me, O my father, that I shall see God; otherwise, what good is...
Praying Continually?
How can man pray continually, as the body becomes ill through constant prayer? What limit ought there be to prayer? And suppose I am...
How Do I Benefit From What I Read?
How do I benefit from what I read?
Whoever reads much with meditation, exercises his spiritual senses for the intent that he finds an...
Convincing Others About My Monastic Calling?
How do I convince my family and friend about my monastic calling?
When Moses asked Pharaoh to let the children of Israel go to the...
How To Become Foolish For The Sake Of Christ?
A brother asked a certain Elder: How does one become foolish for the sake of Christ? The Elder replied to him:
There was a...
