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[CopticGirl]

So this forum is always a little uneventful and there doesn't seem to be that many Oriental Orthodox members on here. So I thought maybe we could all introduce ourselves and whenever there is a new member this is where he/she can say "hello"!

So I'll break the ice first :)

Hi all, my name is Elizabeth:wave: ...aka CotpicGirl...which is supposed to say CopticGirl, but I made a typo when registering and now it's too late to fix! :doh:

God bless!

[feo]

Hello! :wave: My name is Jeff, and I am from Arizona! (in case you're too lazy to click on my profile) umm... I enjoy long walks on the beach, Mai-Tais, and good conversations. :angel:

Hi all, my name is Elizabeth:wave: ...aka CotpicGirl...which is supposed to say CopticGirl, but I made a typo when registering and now it's too late to fix! :doh:

haha-- its funny you say that, I woulda never noticed. I guess I'm not very perceptive :D (besides, CopticGirl was prolly already taken)

[CopticGirl]

Hey Jeff!:wave:

Nice to meet ya!

Your profile says you go to a Coptic Church, I didn't know that? I just assumed you were some sort of Protestant! :scratch:



haha-- its funny you say that, I woulda never noticed. I guess I'm not very perceptive :D (besides, CopticGirl was prolly already taken)


Yeah, looks like I drew attention to my stupidity! ;) Oh well. I'm okay with laughing at myself! :D

God Bless!

[feo]

Your profile says you go to a Coptic Church, I didn't know that? I just assumed you were some sort of Protestant! :scratch:

Egh your assumption is partially correct. I choose to be a Christian at a Nazarene Church... so a lot of my ways of thinking, is very Protestant-ish. BUT! I don't really belong to a specific Church. Lately I've been visiting a Coptic one. I visited Egypt once, to do some social justice work- and LOVED it. And... theres a Coptic Church really close to me: so I figure, why not?

Yeah, looks like I drew attention to my stupidity! ;) Oh well. I'm okay with laughing at myself! :D

Welcome to my world :P

(you're right though, in your OP: this thread does need to liven up a bit more)

[CopticGirl]

Egh your assumption is partially correct. I choose to be a Christian at a Nazarene Church... so a lot of my ways of thinking, is very Protestant-ish. BUT! I don't really belong to a specific Church. Lately I've been visiting a Coptic one. I visited Egypt once, to do some social justice work- and LOVED it. And... theres a Coptic Church really close to me: so I figure, why not?




Ahhh, I see. Well, I'm glad you are looking into the Coptic Church. When people ask me what religion I am, and I tell them I'm Coptic Orthodox they either a) assume I'm Jewish or b ) say "what is that?". So I think it's great that you are taking this step to learn about it.

Please, please ask any questions that come to your mind. I love telling/teaching people about my church. And I know learning about the Coptic Church can be difficult at times because of the language and cultrual barriers. But, it's not an impossible task! ;)

God Bless,
Elizabeth

[Irish Melkite]

Hello,

I'm neither a Copt nor an Oriental Orthodox, as Elizabeth knows, but I do keep an eye on this forum and post here occasionally. I too wish it were a bit livelier.

Many years,

Neil

[feo]

I'm neither a Copt nor an Oriental Orthodox, as Elizabeth knows, but I do keep an eye on this forum and post here occasionally. I too wish it were a bit livelier.

You may not be an Oriental Orthodox, but at least you found a home :)
Take care Neil! :wave:

[minasoliman]

Hi, I'm Mina Soliman, aka minasoliman (very original, I know...lol)

I am a Coptic Orthodox from NJ. I moderate forums in coptichymns.net...

I defend both the Oriental and the Byzantine cause. I am open-minded, but I may also be very blunt and cruel in the way I debate, simply because I am passionate about my Orthodox Church.

The reason why I came to this site was because of Elizabeth who gave us her concerns in coptichymns.net. Since I feel very passionately about Christology, I did not hesitate to join and argue with the prominent members of this website who accuse us of Monophysitism. Everytime I see misrepresentation, I try my best to email the site and defend myself so that they may correct their writings.

And I hate ignorance. This is where I'm harshest.

Other than that, I am a loving Coptic Orthodox Christian who has many friends, one who is a Greek Orthodox priest who supports the Oriental cause as well. I am an optimist. I believe there will be an Orthodox unity.

Okay, I realized I'm turning this thread further from its purpose...lol...I'll shut up now.

Pray for me.

God bless.

[domi]

OOOOOOOOOOO PEOPLE!!!!!!!!! i didn't know there were more ppl here besides like elizibeth and Erini...good thing i looked cuz it was about to become eddie lol...PEOPLE!!!!!!!

Hi people...i'm domi...hmm i might be kinda sorta new... I'm very hyper and i like to question chirsnity..but don't confuse that with me not being a chirstian.. I also thought i talked to much but appently i don't cuz i dont' even have 100 poats yet...btw join my rebellion http://www.christianforums.com/t1501002-who-has-this-problem.html lol...ight yah as u'll see i'm kinda crazy...lv ya

-domi

[domi]

OOOOOOOOO WAIT A SEC WAS THAT A LINK DID I FIANLY POAST A LINK!!!!!!! http://www.christianforums.com/t1501002-who-has-this-problem.html

Did that work did that aclty work.....

email@email.com

OOOOOOOOOO e-mial adresses too.... YAY! sry i been wating montes for this moment lol glad i could share it.

[Yeznik]

I am a part of the Armenian Church. I am a sub-deacon in the Armenian Church and I am slowly working on my deaconship. I use to post in the EO forum until we got our own forum. I am husband and father of 2 (soon to be 2).

Yeznik is a 4th - 5th century Church father and a apologist.

So how shall we make it livelier?

[CopticGirl]

Neil,

I'm neither a Copt nor an Oriental Orthodox, as Elizabeth knows, but I do keep an eye on this forum and post here occasionally. I too wish it were a bit livelier.



You're always welcome here! I enjoy your input.

Mina,
I'm glad you stuck around!

Domi,
I hope you continue to learn more about the Coptic church.

Yeznik,
I'm glad we have someone here who isn't Coptic, variety is always good! :)

God Bless,
Elizabeth

[feo]

I am a part of the Armenian Church. I am a sub-deacon in the Armenian Church and I am slowly working on my deaconship. I use to post in the EO forum until we got our own forum. I am husband and father of 2 (soon to be 2).

Congradulations on your wife and children ;) enjoy your kids while they're young, soon they'll grow older and... egh, more difficult to deal with! (my poor mother for having to put up with me) :sigh:

What is the difference between deacon, sub deacon, priest, and all that jazz?

[Yeznik]

Congradulations on your wife and children ;) enjoy your kids while they're young, soon they'll grow older and... egh, more difficult to deal with! (my poor mother for having to put up with me) :sigh:

What is the difference between deacon, sub deacon, priest, and all that jazz?

There are "rankings" in the Armenian Church. sub deacons have specific duties, deacons have specific duties an so on. For example I am not allowed to carry the chalice when it is presented to the priest during the Divine Liturgy. Nor, I am allowed to do the Gospel reading from the altar during Divine Liturgy or the censor. I need to be trained for those specific duties, their are prayers that must be learned aside from the ones from the Divine Liturgy.

[Michael the Iconographer]

I just thought I would pop my face in here and say hi!

[minasoliman]

Hi Mike :D

Can you write icons? lol

[Konstantinos]

IM not Coptic but I post in here sometimes I hope its OK If I say Hello.

[minasoliman]

Absolutely not!

No, I'm just kidding. Why not? I'm fairly new here, but I see no problem, personally, if you want to debate with us as well ;)...

And happy birthday :D

Have an upcoming blessing Palm Sunday, Pascha week, and Easter.

Pray for me.

[domi]

wooooooooo......wooooooooo....hold on..... so many people so much sugar...such a big drop in sugar levels....i dun think i can deal with this lol..slow down..let my little mind absorb lol

:sleep:

[Michael the Iconographer]

Hi Mike :D

Can you write icons? lol

Yes, I do write icons, but I write them in a classical Russian style and not a Coptic Style. I must say however that Coptic icons are simply beautiful! I also like the style which comes out of the region arround Armenia and Georgia as well! Here is one of Sts. Mary of Egypt and Zosima which I recently completed and had blessed on the feast of St. Mary of Egypt.

[Alexis OCA]

Hello Coptic Christians!

Hey Michael, that icon is wonderful!

[minasoliman]

Dear Mike,

That was a beautiful icon. God bless you. :)

Hey Alex,

I just read the thread about your entry to Orthodoxy. I am so happy and proud that you're back home.

May you be a light unto others for many years to come.

And also a happy Lazarus Saturday to everyone, as well as an upcoming Holy Week. I'm going to try to refrain from forums to respect the Pascha.

See ya guys in Easter.

God bless.

Mina

[domi]

hi mike.

that is a nice icon but why do they look relay REALY old...like beyond taunte age.

[Michael the Iconographer]

hi mike.

that is a nice icon but why do they look relay REALY old...like beyond taunte age.

I am not sure what you are asking me?

[domi]

tuz i thought u made them...so i thought u would know..

[Yeznik]

Kudo's to Mike, from another Star Wars fan, he really makes some great icons.

[feo]

They're pretty nice lookin', I like 'em.

[Michael the Iconographer]

tuz i thought u made them...so i thought u would know..

I do make them, but they are supposed to look really old. They are done in a classical Russian style.

[Rilian]

Hey all, just signing the thread. My real name is Andrew.

[domi]

I do make them, but they are supposed to look really old. They are done in a classical Russian style.


Well congraulaions lol they look realy odd hehehehe. I like them though:D nice job.

[domi]

Hey all, just signing the thread. My real name is Andrew.

Hi andrew!:D

[Yeznik]

Hey all, just signing the thread. My real name is Andrew.

Hello Andrew!!

[CopticGirl]

Andrew,

You are more than welcome here!

God Bless!

[Rilian]

Thanks everyone. We had our priest and some other people over last night and we talked about the Copts a little.

[Globalnomad]

I just thought I would pop my face in here and say hi!
Michael -
so how did reading Thomas Aquinas make you more Orthodox? This is interesting!

[CopticGirl]

Thanks everyone. We had our priest and some other people over last night and we talked about the Copts a little.


Now I'm worried about what was said about us!
Andrew says, "Those Copts on CF are out of control!" ;)

God Bless,
Elizabeth

[Rilian]

Now I'm worried about what was said about us!
Andrew says, "Those Copts on CF are out of control!" ;)

That's it, those craaaaaazy Copts. :D

We've been having a weekly meeting to discuss a book we've been reading during Lent. Usually about a quarter to a half way in it just turns in to a free for all for everyone to discuss different things. I think we were actually talking about peoples experiences in different churches and an older cradle Orthodox couple mentioned that when they went to Egypt they visited a Coptic Church on a Friday afternoon and were amazed by how much activity there was in it. We also have one family that is mixed Byzantine/Coptic Orthodox in the parish which I didn't know about until last weekend. Father also said the current Coptic patriarch is a very saintly man.

[domi]

:( hearing u talk about ur book club is making me want a coptic church even more. The mean priest still hasn't asnwered me.. I hope all the word's priests don't hate me :(

[Rilian]

:( hearing u talk about ur book club is making me want a coptic church even more. The mean priest still hasn't asnwered me.. I hope all the word's priests don't hate me :(

domi, you should call him. You never know what can happen to e-mails. How far are you from the church?

[domi]

domi, you should call him. You never know what can happen to e-mails. How far are you from the church?


like 37.8 miles. It's kinda far. And my dad willn't take me and I don't have a lincine..my problem is that I'm only 17 and i would feal so odd calling a priest.. i mean what would i even say? Hi I dunno u can I go to ur church?

[Rilian]

like 37.8 miles. It's kinda far. And my dad willn't take me and I don't have a lincine..my problem is that I'm only 17 and i would feal so odd calling a priest.. i mean what would i even say? Hi I dunno u can I go to ur church?

That's basically what I did. I called our priest and told him I was interested in Orthodoxy and I would like to visit. I just wanted to talk to someone before coming in person.

When my wife was your age she went to a church that her parents didn't go to. Somebody from the church gave her a ride every Sunday if I remember right. You never know, there might be somebody who could do the same for you. Lots of Orthodox people drive pretty far to go to church since there are so few around, at least in many parts of the country. I would imagine Coptic churches are even more widely spaced than some others.

[Alexis OCA]

Hey Alex,

I just read the thread about your entry to Orthodoxy. I am so happy and proud that you're back home.

May you be a light unto others for many years to come.

And also a happy Lazarus Saturday to everyone, as well as an upcoming Holy Week. I'm going to try to refrain from forums to respect the Pascha.

See ya guys in Easter.

God bless.

Mina

Thank you so much! Your kind words are appreciated!

Warm regards,

[domi]

That's basically what I did. I called our priest and told him I was interested in Orthodoxy and I would like to visit. I just wanted to talk to someone before coming in person.

When my wife was your age she went to a church that her parents didn't go to. Somebody from the church gave her a ride every Sunday if I remember right. You never know, there might be somebody who could do the same for you. Lots of Orthodox people drive pretty far to go to church since there are so few around, at least in many parts of the country. I would imagine Coptic churches are even more widely spaced than some others.

So basicly if i called him now..which i'm aclty kinda planning on doing. I could be like hi and he'll be like hi, *yes i get anxious when i do these things* and i'll be like i heard about ur church from this website and i'm intersted in going to it and i just wanted to talk to u about it first..and i kinda need a ride..but i don't need ot mention that untill l8er. What if he asks me what i want to know? I'm so payoniod.. it aclty doens't sound so bad after ur help.

[Rilian]

domi,

I would just say I found out about the Coptic Orthodox Church online, I'm interested in it and in attending your church sometime. Tell him about your car situation as well. I'm sure he'll have questions for you. I think you'll find most Orthodox people love to share their faith and are very flattered when you show interest in it.

[domi]

domi,

I would just say I found out about the Coptic Orthodox Church online, I'm interested in it and in attending your church sometime. Tell him about your car situation as well. I'm sure he'll have questions for you. I think you'll find most Orthodox people love to share their faith and are very flattered when you show interest in it.

Ok i'll do it...but if i get yelled at I'm going to blame it on u lol.:P brb.

[Rilian]

Ha, ha. All I can say then is take a ticket and get in line!

[Michael the Iconographer]

Michael -
so how did reading Thomas Aquinas make you more Orthodox? This is interesting!

By the time I got done with a class on the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas I was so fed up with his legalistic approach to things that I was very, very open to the Orthodox approach to theology.

[CopticGirl]

So this forum is always a little uneventful and there doesn't seem to be that many Oriental Orthodox members on here. So I thought maybe we could all introduce ourselves and whenever there is a new member this is where he/she can say "hello"!




Have we succeeded in making this forum a little more eventful?? I think we're making progress! :clap:

God Bless,
Elizabeth

[Globalnomad]

By the time I got done with a class on the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas I was so fed up with his legalistic approach to things that I was very, very open to the Orthodox approach to theology.

Mmmm. Real difference in mindsets, ain't it? I LOVED his legalistic approach... Seemed so clear and decisive, and it's so easy to spot the places where you don't agree with him... My "take" on him is that he spoiled me for all other philosophers, they all seem convoluted and dishonest after him. Well, don't let this cause problems between you and me! ;)

[domi]

Have we succeeded in making this forum a little more eventful?? I think we're making progress! :clap:

God Bless,
Elizabeth

Go cotpic girl o yah!!!!!!!! hehehehehe...I think we have :) .... I love u lizzy hehehehhe

[domi]

Ha, ha. All I can say then is take a ticket and get in line!


DARN I DIDN'T GET THOUGH!!! oh well u wait there Rilian...lol...i'll get my ticket evenlty :P not like i'm looking forward to it ;)

-Domi

[NINGirl]

Whoa, I didn't know this thread existed.

Well, my name's Christine. I'm Coptic Orthodox and live in Southern California. Hi all.:)

[CopticGirl]

Hey Christine!

I'm glad you found my thread!:wave:

God Bless,
Elizabeth

[domi]

Whoa, I didn't know this thread existed.

Well, my name's Christine. I'm Coptic Orthodox and live in Southern California. Hi all.:)

Hey Christine!!!!!!! hehehehe...I like u alreayd...we r ganna be great firend :D

[Michael the Iconographer]

Mmmm. Real difference in mindsets, ain't it? I LOVED his legalistic approach... Seemed so clear and decisive, and it's so easy to spot the places where you don't agree with him... My "take" on him is that he spoiled me for all other philosophers, they all seem convoluted and dishonest after him. Well, don't let this cause problems between you and me! ;)

When I began to take the class on thomism I was already squarely pointed in the direction of Orthodoxy and had already a distaste for legalism. The over legalism and defining of everything which Aquinas did so thoroughly repulsed me that it sealed that fate. To me it is a good thing that Orthodoxy allows many things to remain a mystery and does not try to explain what is properly left to faith.

[CopticGirl]

Let's keep this near the top in case anyone new stops by...

[domi]

good idea..i wish this was here when i came..oh well i think i made my self known n e way lol

[sin_vladimirov]

Many years with no tears to everyone..

My name is Stefan (my nick stands for the son of Vladimir) by the mercy of our Lord, cathecumen of the Orthodox Churches of Serbia.

Lord have mercy on us and save us.

[domi]

Hi Stephen...WELCOME TO CF!!!!

See u welcomed me to othodox fourms so I figured i do the same :)

[CopticGirl]

Many years with no tears to everyone..

My name is Stefan (my nick stands for the son of Vladimir) by the mercy of our Lord, cathecumen of the Orthodox Churches of Serbia.

Lord have mercy on us and save us.

We're happy to have you here Stefan! :wave:

God Bless,
Elizabeth

[Hany]

Hi, I'm Hany from northern California...nice to make a connection with you guys. Hopefully, we can have better representation on these chirstian forums!

In Christ,
Hany

[domi]

Hi Hany :hug:

Hmm that would make it the 4th time I said that today today and like what the 30th time I said that this week lol

[CopticGirl]

Ahhh, the infamous Hany!

We're happy to have you here! :)

[Michael the Iconographer]

Just popping my head in here to say hi to all of my Coptic and Oriental Orthodox friends. As you can see, I have returned from my month long exile.

[feo]

Just popping my head in here to say hi to all of my Coptic and Oriental Orthodox friends. As you can see, I have returned from my month long exile.

Welcome back :wave:

I also think you do cool work! Can't remember if I said that before on another thread or not. But in case not, which is probably the case because I'm lazy: um.. good work! You should keep painting... or drawing.

[domi]

ur back YAY!.. And yet i didn't notice u were gone :P

[domi]

On a unrelated note..
YAY!!! my sitnature works..YA YA YA YA YA!

[Michael the Iconographer]

Welcome back :wave:

I also think you do cool work! Can't remember if I said that before on another thread or not. But in case not, which is probably the case because I'm lazy: um.. good work! You should keep painting... or drawing.

Thank you for the compliment!

[feo]

Thank you for the compliment!

Anytime dude! :wave:

[Suzannah]

*suzannah runs through, spilling her coffee as she goes....


Just wanted to come by and say : :wave:

Hope everything around here is doing well....let me know if there is anything I can do for you....

[Mark Downham]

Hi. I'm Mark - I walk through this forum from time to time holding the shining cord.

[CopticGirl]

Welcome Mark!

-Elizabeth

[domi]

Hi Mark :) Welcome.

[Yeznik]

Hello Mark.

[Mark Downham]

Thanks, that's a lovely welcome -

My involvement in this Forum is summed up in the following link:

http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=15815801&postcount=88

In His Love.

Mark

[domi]

no problem :)

[domi]

Well at least the reast of us will lol. I think u died lol

Hi, I'm Hany from northern California...nice to make a connection with you guys. Hopefully, we can have better representation on these chirstian forums!

In Christ,
Hany

[domi]

*bump*

[Photini]

:wave: Hello neighbors. :)

[domi]

hi Photini

[Michael the Iconographer]

Hi to all of my Coptic and OO friends!

[domi]

hey :)

[Michael the Iconographer]

Hi Domi, how is everyone over here doing?

[Bradford]

Since your current moderator is an "interloper"- i.e.- A Catholic ;)

I'm sticking this thread so everyone (And specifically me) can find it easier. This way I cna get some idea of who can debat ein here and who can't. :)

[domi]

good how about over there?

[domi]

ok thanks..but ur a calthoic too..I dun get it lolSince your current moderator is an "interloper"- i.e.- A Catholic ;)

I'm sticking this thread so everyone (And specifically me) can find it easier. This way I cna get some idea of who can debat ein here and who can't. :)

[minasoliman]

Hey Michael,

I just finished a test. I feel great now that it's over. How are you?

Dear Bradford,

I really wish people can debate here, regardless of whether they're OO or not. The only potential problem I see with debates is if it get's uncivilized.

God bless.

[domi]

just a tad

[feo]

/me perks up

Debate? where?!

[domi]

hi el guapo :)

[Michael the Iconographer]

Bradford I can't debate in here, nor do I wish to. But I will be popping in to say hi to all of my friends who are Coptic and Oriental from time to time.

[domi]

I have no idea what he's trying to say.



Since your current moderator is an "interloper"- i.e.- A Catholic ;)

I'm sticking this thread so everyone (And specifically me) can find it easier. This way I cna get some idea of who can debat ein here and who can't. :)

[feo]

*dances around for attention*

:angel:

hi el guapo :)

hola bonita ! :P

...I really wish people can debate here, regardless of whether they're OO or not. The only potential problem I see with debates is if it get's uncivilized.

God bless.

I'm right and everyone else is wrong!
Whats so uncivilized about that?

Actually, its quite simple.

:angel:

[PhilopateerMercurios]

Feo, you're a convert to the Coptic Church too??? That is so awesome. I am in the process of converting. My car went out of commission for a while, so I couldn't make the drive to Liturgy, but I am talking to Abouna right now and trying to start my catechumenate again. Pray for me...

[citypastor]

Hi Coptic Girl
Over here in the Celtic heartland of Wales we are very aware that the Celtic church adopted a lot of the Eastern Church practises, and were very open to the desert fathers doctine.
If you have any advice,links, to the desert hermits theology and practice I would be most grateful. The Holy Spirit is calling the Church in Wales to open up the old wells and anointings resident in this land.
May God bless you, and make His face shine upon you.
Denis
:)

[feo]

Feo, you're a convert to the Coptic Church too??? That is so awesome. I am in the process of converting. My car went out of commission for a while, so I couldn't make the drive to Liturgy, but I am talking to Abouna right now and trying to start my catechumenate again. Pray for me...

And same goes for me too! Although I'd say you have a good excuse to not be showing up; due to your car not being in service and all. I'm just a lazy jerk and don't always go. Usually I attend the vespers service... because thats at night (and I'm not a very good morning person) but I only attend the Liturgy maybe every other week :(

[CopticGirl]

Hi Coptic Girl
Over here in the Celtic heartland of Wales we are very aware that the Celtic church adopted a lot of the Eastern Church practises, and were very open to the desert fathers doctine.
If you have any advice,links, to the desert hermits theology and practice I would be most grateful. The Holy Spirit is calling the Church in Wales to open up the old wells and anointings resident in this land.
May God bless you, and make His face shine upon you.
Denis
:)

Hi Citypastor!

Have you ever heard of the British Orthodox Church? If there are any in your area I would suggest checking one out. They are a part of the Coptic Orthodox Church and thus have the same theology and practices as us.

One book that is pretty good is The Sayings of the Desert Fathers.

If you look at some of the other threads in this forum, there is one called Library, and one with website links. I would suggest looking at those two.

Let me know if you have any specific questions, and welcome!

God Bless,
Elizabeth

[Mick116]

Hi,
I am not Coptic (I am Anglo-Catholic), but I have a strong personal interest in Orthodoxy. I often visit the local Greek Orthodox parish (they have English services on Saturday night, which is convenient), and I have visited the local Coptic parish once before (I really enjoyed it, despite the difficulty in following the liturgy when it switched to Coptic and Arabic languages). I also own an Agpeya prayerbook which I love to read on occasion.

Blessings,
Michael

[domi]

ok i jsut said this but i'll say it again..

why does this thread say oriental orthodox and not coptic ortthodox

[CopticGirl]

ok i jsut said this but i'll say it again..

why does this thread say oriental orthodox and not coptic ortthodox


The Coptic Orthodox Church is a type of Oriental Orthodox Church, and this forum is not just for Copts but for all members of the Oriental Orthodox Church. As sister churches we all share the same faith, practices and theology.

Soooo....we voted and the thread was renamed The Voice in The Desert--Oriental Orthodox. Refering to it as the Oriental Orthodox Thread and not just Coptic thread is more appropriate and fair to those who are Oriental but not Coptic.

God Bless,
Elizabeth

[domi]

OOOOO ok..thansk to you and erini i got it..



i want it back to the old way though :( lol less confuing

[Nanny]

So this forum is always a little uneventful and there doesn't seem to be that many Oriental Orthodox members on here. So I thought maybe we could all introduce ourselves and whenever there is a new member this is where he/she can say "hello"!

So I'll break the ice first :)

Hi all, my name is Elizabeth:wave: ...aka CotpicGirl...which is supposed to say CopticGirl, but I made a typo when registering and now it's too late to fix! :doh:

God bless!
:)
Hi there my name is Nanise(nanny) and I am full Fijian and love to get a lot of reply from you regarding anything you wanna talk about.:wave:God bless u

[Nanny]

Bradford I can't debate in here, nor do I wish to. But I will be popping in to say hi to all of my friends who are Coptic and Oriental from time to time.

:) hey Michael was wondering if we could chat and just tell me what you like the most..... As for me I like to read and listening to hip hop anything that energises me and mainly christian songs...... My brother loves to download all the songs from the christian websites....So I really enjoy listening to them.
God bless you and have a nice day.:wave:

[Nanny]

*dances around for attention*

:angel:



hola bonita ! :P



I'm right and everyone else is wrong!
Whats so uncivilized about that?

Actually, its quite simple.

:angel:


You know what the thing about debate is that it becomes personnel the issue is not being discussed but involves the speakers to personally attack people involved....:wave: God bless u and have a nice day.....

[domi]

I dun think it's polite of you to just walk in here and attack people like that..esp el guapo..I mean u dun even know everyone..


and u forgot about me and other people to and now i personaly feel left out.

[feo]

I dun think it's polite of you to just walk in here and attack people like that..esp el guapo..I mean u dun even know everyone..


and u forgot about me and other people to and now i personaly feel left out.

Hey now- All in a good days work :angel:

/me grinz like the troll that he is

[domi]

hehe.

and NO I DOUT THAT!;)
Hey now- All in a good days work :angel:

* feo grinz like the troll that he is

[crusader4peace]

hi ya everyone :wave:

shalom

its great to come across this thread for oriental orthodox christians. let me make a quick introduction abt myself.

my name is Vinod Varghese (means Happy George) and im an Indian national. btw, the real indian....not the duplicate ones that columbus found ;)

i belong to the Indian Orthodox Church (Malankara Syrian Orthodox) and our family were the first to be converted by St.Thomas. so for many centuries our family are christians.

well thats abt me. im quite new here and just getting the feel of this christian forum that i find so interesting. hope to make some real good friends in here.

if anyone wants to know more abt me or our church, pls do pm me. i would love to discuss anything.

thanks and God bless u all.

namaste :pray:

Vinod.

[domi]

Hi :)


nice to see you here
hi ya everyone :wave:

shalom

its great to come across this thread for oriental orthodox christians. let me make a quick introduction abt myself.

my name is Vinod Varghese (means Happy George) and im an Indian national. btw, the real indian....not the duplicate ones that columbus found ;)

i belong to the Indian Orthodox Church (Malankara Syrian Orthodox) and our family were the first to be converted by St.Thomas. so for many centuries our family are christians.

well thats abt me. im quite new here and just getting the feel of this christian forum that i find so interesting. hope to make some real good friends in here.

if anyone wants to know more abt me or our church, pls do pm me. i would love to discuss anything.

thanks and God bless u all.

namaste :pray:

Vinod.

[villoththoma]

Hi friends,

Its been a week since i joined this site,...but i think i should just leave an introduction here anyway...

I love this site,..this is a greatplace to share our faith...also meet all sort of christians...especially the coptic,armenian and ethiopian orthodox.

You can call me thomas,...i live in Kerala,South India,..and i belong to the Indian Orthodox Church (also called Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church).

We are the St.Thomas christians,ie our Apostle is St.Thomas who came here in AD 52 and converted our ancestors.So we have a christian ancestry older than that of europe...and i tend to over-emphasis this fact everywhere.
I have a special emotional attachment and respect to the Syriac Orthodox who are our closest relatives among the OO communion.

I love my country very much and im very proud of being an oriental orthodox christian.

Plz feel free to message me anytime,for any questions about our church also for friendship.

[Irish Melkite]

Hi Gang,

Haven't been here in a while. I get to see Elizabeth occasionally on another forum, but have missed the rest of you. I'm happy to see that there are a few more members than when I was here last. Sorry for getting carried away and posting to so many threads :blush: .

Many years,

Neil

[Yeznik]

Hi Gang,

Haven't been here in a while. I get to see Elizabeth occasionally on another forum, but have missed the rest of you. I'm happy to see that there are a few more members than when I was here last. Sorry for getting carried away and posting to so many threads :blush: .

Many years,

Neil

It has been a while, welcome back. :thumbsup:

[minasoliman]

Yes indeed, welcome back Neil :D

God bless you.

[ephraimanesti]

My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I CONTINUE TO VISIT BUT NO ONE APPEARS TO BE AT HOME--IT IS LIKE VISITING A GHOST TOWN!
What can be done to liven things up, Spiritually speaking. Coptic and other Oriental expressions of our ONE Orthodox Faith have so much to share--why is it so quiet here?

BLESSINGS,
ephraimanesti

[feo]

My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I CONTINUE TO VISIT BUT NO ONE APPEARS TO BE AT HOME--IT IS LIKE VISITING A GHOST TOWN!
What can be done to liven things up, Spiritually speaking. Coptic and other Oriental expressions of our ONE Orthodox Faith have so much to share--why is it so quiet here?

BLESSINGS,
ephraimanesti



hmmm.
your guess is as good as mine

:angel:

[domi]

i dun think that there's alot of copts on this website..



My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I CONTINUE TO VISIT BUT NO ONE APPEARS TO BE AT HOME--IT IS LIKE VISITING A GHOST TOWN!
What can be done to liven things up, Spiritually speaking. Coptic and other Oriental expressions of our ONE Orthodox Faith have so much to share--why is it so quiet here?

BLESSINGS,
ephraimanesti

[domi]

bumb...o right it's a sticky..but idc i needed the blessing to compleate my outfit LOL

[Akathist]

Greetings, I was assigned as a mod here today. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

[domi]

find us a nice coptic minister lol.:D Greetings, I was assigned as a mod here today. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

[Extraecclesiamnullasalus]

Hi everyone,

I am sam. Ive always been intrigued by Coptic christianity. I am A traditionalist Latin RIte Catholic.

[cygnusx1]

http://www1.christianforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70244&d=1145120529...........:wave: ......:hug:

[Crazy Liz]

This looks like the closest you have to a pub thread, so I'll pop in here with my traveling party. Come along and dance with us.

I'm free! :clap:

[copticorthodoxy]

I read all the comments of this thread , so nice .. but i wonder where are all those people now !!! why the Oriental Orthodox forum is not active !!
By the way .. i am Coptic Orthodox , i adore the Coptic Orthodox Church so much , also i always pray for the Orthodox unity

[domi]

people go bye bye

[MarissGedziunas]

:) :) :) I am not an Oriental Christian- I was born into a mixed family-Latin Catholic and Byzantine Orthodox,but I am very intersted in Oriental Churches I would like to learn more about fascinating Oriental Churches -more about theology and amazing spirituality based on the mysticism:)

[Athanasius77]

:confused:
I read all the comments of this thread , so nice .. but i wonder where are all those people now !!! why the Oriental Orthodox forum is not active !!


:cry:


Ok, maybe it's too late...but...
I'm a Coptic Orthodox too :)...
mmm i'm 15 years old, from israel.... mmm
and... and pray for me :crossrc:

Good bye



In Christ,
Athanasius_77

[Justina]

Hello!

My name is Justina and i'm 16.

I'm also Coptic orthodox, my parents are from Egypt, but moved here to Australia. I was born and brought up here in Australia. I attend a coptic orthodox church and school!

I look forward to getting to know everyone here :)

God Bless you all

[copticorthodoxy]

Hello!

My name is Justina and i'm 16.

I'm also Coptic orthodox, my parents are from Egypt, but moved here to Australia. I was born and brought up here in Australia. I attend a coptic orthodox church and school!

I look forward to getting to know everyone here :)

God Bless you all

Welcome in the Orthodox forum

[FrenchAffair]

Signing in.

[WoldeSelassie]

Hi yall

[Lbet123]

Hello Elizabeth, my name is Lori and I just signed up. I'm new to the site and new to the Coptic Church. It may take me awhile to figure out how to navigate this site but at least I wanted to say hello.:wave:

[Chocolatesa]

Hello everyone! Not orthodox yet but will become a catechumen in the OCA soon. I've been reading a bit about the OO church and why they split from the EO, and I'm glad they're both undergoing discussion to try to reunite. :hug: to all!

[Anglian]

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Having now found my way here, I can say hello as a new Oriental Orthodox poster.

I am a member of the British Orthodox Church (received this February) and found my way there from Anglicanism. I have been very impressed with some of the OO contributions here, and think Mina's comments in the 'Not Monophysite' thread are just brilliant.

It will take me time to work it all out here - I'm intrigued by the figures some of you have, but can't work out how to acquire them.

In Christ,

Anglian

[GabrielWithoutWings]

It will take me time to work it all out here - I'm intrigued by the figures some of you have, but can't work out how to acquire them.

In Christ,

Anglian

Not to get off topic, but everything on this site is basically purchased with blessings. You get 1 blessing per post, you get 1000 blessings for every dollar you donate to the site.

Your blessings buys avatars, profile pics, the cartoon characters up there, signatures, etc.

Also, you have to have (if I remember correctly) 100 posts to be able to post a link to another website.

Although, the easiest way to get blessings is for someone to give them to you...

Like now.

^_^

[copticorthodoxy]

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Having now found my way here, I can say hello as a new Oriental Orthodox poster.

I am a member of the British Orthodox Church (received this February) and found my way there from Anglicanism. I have been very impressed with some of the OO contributions here, and think Mina's comments in the 'Not Monophysite' thread are just brilliant.

It will take me time to work it all out here - I'm intrigued by the figures some of you have, but can't work out how to acquire them.

In Christ,

Anglian

Welcome in the Oriental Orthodox forum , could you please tell us about your conversion to the Oriental Orthodoxy

[Anglian]

Dear Copticorthodoxy,

Welcome in the Oriental Orthodox forum , could you please tell us about your conversion to the Oriental Orthodoxy

For many years I was an Anglican who believed in the notion of the 'branch theory'; the story of my growing realisation that this was not so is not an uncommon one, but, as I still have a great affection for the Anglican Church, I don't want want to dwell on the negatives; it brought me to the door of Orthodoxy after all.

Some of my friends became Roman Catholics, but for me that never was an option; although I admire many of the things it does, Papal supremacy and the notion of purgatory were two additions too many to the Faith once delivered, so for me it had to be the Orthodox Church.

The problem I encountered in the UK was that the Orthodox Churches with whom I came into contact seemed to confuse Orthodox praxis with ethnic practice; it seemed to be expected that one would develop some great interest in Greece of Russia and adapt oneself to those form of Orthodoxy. There were also issues about exclusivity and what, to me, seemed intolerance.

Prayer and reflection seemed to bring no answers - but as St. Isaac wrote, if God seems not to answer your prayer, do not worry, for you are not wiser than God.

As someone who reads a great deal, I had come across the Coptic Church, and had always admired Coptic art and spirituality, but clearly it was an Egyptian form of Orthodoxy and not for me; but reading further I came across mention of the British Orthodox Church.

I found its website almost like a revelation: Orthodoxy with a British ethos - just what I had thought was not possible. Getting in contact with them, I found everyone I dealt with eirenic, patient and just anxious to help my spiritual journey. There was no insistence on anything - except helping me when I asked questions. Peter Farrington, who is a member of this forum, was the most enormous assistance, and I owe him much.

My one worry was the old cry of 'Monophysite'; but it became plain that this was an old slander and had never had any truth in it. This coincided with a growing realisation that this was where I was being called.

Abba Seraphim, the Metropolitan (and one of the most patently holy men I have ever met) agreed to receive me as a catechumen, and I began a period of prayer, reflection and attendance at Church (even though it meant a 120 mile round journey on a Sunday).

The day came when Abba Seraphim asked me whether I felt ready to be received; ready, no, worthy no, but desirous, yes. Then, in February this year the great day came. My first communion is something about which I cannot write - but the sense of communion with Him - finally - was overwhelming.

I am not someone who has had what might be called 'a conversion experience' - but that day, I knew I was home.

To anyone in the UK who is on a spiritual journey, I would suggest contacting the BOC. Not once did anyone suggest I 'convert' - they just supported me, as they have dozens of others. Some come in for a while, as we have a British Orthodox Fellowship, where those interested can join without joining the Church itself, and then they move on. Others, like me, stayed.

I feel blessed to be part of it, and through it, the Coptic Church, and through that part of the family of the Oriental Orthodox.

In Christ,

Anglian

[GabrielWithoutWings]

I found its website almost like a revelation: Orthodoxy with a British ethos - just what I had thought was not possible. Getting in contact with them, I found everyone I dealt with eirenic, patient and just anxious to help my spiritual journey.

I wish there was an American equivalent of your church, you lucky dog.

Peace.

[minasoliman]

Perhaps we do need a British Orthodox missionary to the States. Who knows? Maybe we in the US will evolve into something (after all, those who do not look forward for the culture around them, and only serves the culture in them is destined to be extinct).

[Anglian]

Perhaps we do need a British Orthodox missionary to the States. Who knows? Maybe we in the US will evolve into something (after all, those who do not look forward for the culture around them, and only serves the culture in them is destined to be extinct).


Dear Mina,
Your last thought is a very profound and significant one.

One of the greatest gifts we in the BOC have from our Mother Church in Alexandria is just the recognition of the point you make.

Thus, where in EO quarters there are discussions about British people adapting to Russian or Greek mores, with the BOC we can do away with such obstacles and get straight to the Faith itself.

In some ways, one can see something like Fr. Gillquist's mission providing the way forward for English-speaking Americans. Obviously he and his group were fortunate i meeting with the eirenicism of the Antiochenes after the EP had barred them. But I suspect that if he, or those in his position, had approached the Coptic Church, or the Syriac Church, they would have found the sort of welcome we found.

If it be His will.

In peace,

Anglian

[davidlazarus]

Blessings to all,

Just introducing myself, My name is David and live in Australia, I was baptized Lazarus because I was baptized on Lazarus' Day, (it seemed very appropriate)

I was born in a Roman Catholic family but fell away. Eventually became a Pentecostal but found their teachings didn't align with either the Word of God or history and I simply didn't fit in.

I began discussing this with pastors and the like but I was always given excuses, which simply contradicted scripture and common sense and so I started researching what the original apostolic Church actually preached through the writings of the Church Fathers.

Ultimately, by the grace of God, I was inspired to the Coptic Othodox Church where I found the same faith as I found in the writings of the early Church.

Peace and Love to all

David

[Anglian]

Blessings to all ...

Ultimately, by the grace of God, I was inspired to the Coptic Othodox Church where I found the same faith as I found in the writings of the early Church.

Peace and Love to all

David

Dear David,

Welcome, it is great to have you here. May you be edified by your time here with us - and may we be so by your presence here.

In Christ,

Anglian

[davidlazarus]

... May you be edified by your time here with us ...

Thank you Anglian, may I say that in the few posts I have read so far, I have already been edified greatly. I pray the Lord allows me to be so edifying to others

Peace and love to all.

Dave

[MetropolitanSamuel]

Greetings all!

I am Metropolitan +Samuel of The American Orthodox Catholic Church. Our primary Apostolic lineage comes through the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia and Abuna Basilios.

[Anglian]

Greetings all!

I am Metropolitan +Samuel of The American Orthodox Catholic Church. Our primary Apostolic lineage comes through the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia and Abuna Basilios.

Your Grace,

It is an honour to have you here. We are edified by your presence. Welcome.

In peace,

Anglian

[Globalnomad]

Hello everyone, I post here occasionally and some of you know me from the Roman Catholic forum, but perhaps I'd better sum myself up.

I am a Roman Catholic married to a Copt Orthodox, and I am tremendously impressed by the faith and courage I find in the CO Church. I keep learning about it, and although there are things I disagree with, they are not more, or more serious, than the things with which I disagree in the Catholic Church!!! So I intend to remain a Catholic, but please consider me a true friend.

I am originally from Central Europe. I work for the UN in an African country.

[copticorthodoxy]

Hello everyone, I post here occasionally and some of you know me from the Roman Catholic forum, but perhaps I'd better sum myself up.

I am a Roman Catholic married to a Copt Orthodox, and I am tremendously impressed by the faith and courage I find in the CO Church. I keep learning about it, and although there are things I disagree with, they are not more, or more serious, than the things with which I disagree in the Catholic Church!!! So I intend to remain a Catholic, but please consider me a true friend.

I am originally from Central Europe. I work for the UN in an African country.

You are welcome in the Orthodox forum

[Anglian]

Dear Globalnomad,

You are most welcome here. As you know, I post fairly frequently in parts of OBOB, and I hope your reception here is as courteous and Christian as mine is there.

I always find our Catholic brothers and sisters a source of inspiration and edification. The Catholic Church does a great deal to witness to Christ in this world, and all things that bring our two great Churches closer are to be welcomed.

In peace,

Anglian:wave:

[daniel2macarius]

Greeting's to all in the name of Jesus Christ,

My name is Daniel, and my family, Wendy my wife and Sarah my daughter where baptized into the coptic church when i was 29 years old, about 2 years ago, we are Austrilian by birth and back ground, and Love Jesus with all our hearts, May he grant us repentance and obedience to do His will. Amen.

ps i was baptized at St Anthony's & St Pauls Coptic Orthodox Church in Guildford,and was given the Name Macarius,Wendy was baptized Mary Sophia and Sarah was baptized Mary marina.

May The Lord Bless all My brothers and Sister in all the world.

Daniel

[Anglian]

Dear Daniel,

welcome here. It is good to have you with us. The Coptic Church is such a family-centred Christian community that it must have been an especial delight that your wife and your daughter came into the Church with you.

In peace,

Anglian

[copticorthodoxy]

Greeting's to all in the name of Jesus Christ,

My name is Daniel, and my family, Wendy my wife and Sarah my daughter where baptized into the coptic church when i was 29 years old, about 2 years ago, we are Austrilian by birth and back ground, and Love Jesus with all our hearts, May he grant us repentance and obedience to do His will. Amen.

ps i was baptized at St Anthony's & St Pauls Coptic Orthodox Church in Guildford,and was given the Name Macarius,Wendy was baptized Mary Sophia and Sarah was baptized Mary marina.

May The Lord Bless all My brothers and Sister in all the world.

Daniel

Welcome brother

[xoxmarie]

Nice to meet you CopticGirl...
my name is Marie, and I'm really new to Christianforums, but i love how nice everyone is! :thumbsup:
i like your picture! zeitun... right?