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Jacob of Serug’s Homilies on the nativity

THE DEPENDENCE OF THE CREATION ON THE CHILD OF SWADDLING CLOTHES O wise man, come, see the babe in the swaddling clothes, recognize in Him...

How Do We Honour Saint Mary?

Some may wonder how the humble saint says in her praise to the Lord: “For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For...

What Is The Purpose Of The Nativity Fast (Advent Fast)?

Why is the Coptic Church concerned with the Nativity Fast, in which her members fast for more than forty days? Undoubtedly, the Incarnation of...

Time and Calendars of Jesus’ Birth

The reckoning of time in antiquity went through a variety of permutations and combinations until Julius Caesar, on the basis of the Egyptian solar...

Preparing the Heart For Our Saviour to Dwell

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE NATIVITY FAST (ADVENT FAST)? Why is the Coptic Church concerned with the Nativity Fast, in which her members fast...

The Papal Encyclical for the Glorious Feast of Nativity 2017

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, One God Amen. May His grace and blessings be bestowed upon us, from...

His Name

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name...

Incarnation is a Revealing of the Essence of Love

If the aim of man’s creation is for this unique creature to enjoy a life of sacred unity with God, then the incarnation can...

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