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The Holy Eskeem

The Eskeem is a Coptic word which means ‘shape’ it is a string of plaited leather with crosses in equal distances, it surrounds the...

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';...

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...

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