Retraction Statement: This is to notify that the following article "The Diaconate's Boys Club" by Peter Aziz has been retracted because certain statements made therein regarding Peter Guirguis’ conduct were unverified by the author. This does…
The book I am recommending for November is a bit different than usual. Different enough that I made a conscious decision to withhold the title until the end as it doesn’t reflect the content of the…
On this day, October 9, of the year 2011, we commemorate the 27 martyrs of the Maspero Massacre. The blessings of their prayers be with us all and glory be to God forever, Amen.
What makes suffering senseless? In asking that question, there are two underlying assumptions that are made: 1) suffering is inescapable, and whether or not we like it, there will always be suffering in the world, and…
The book I am recommending for October is Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church by Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty, a modern Coptic scholar of the highest order who is well-known as a prolific and profound writer…
The Coptic Church is known for its myriads of saints and martyrs; however, rarely are we presented with an account of the life and times of our beloved saints that go beyond the bounds of mere…
On August 4, 2020, a devastating explosion occurred in the port of Beirut which resulted in 180+ deaths, 6,500+ injured, and 300,000+ people without homes. Lebanon's recovery from this catastrophe is still very steep, even a…
As a public outpour regarding what seems like a constant stream of allegations of misconduct is happening within the church community, many folks have rushed to share their opinions, criticisms, and solutions. I was beaten to…
As issues of racism and racial reconciliation come to the fore both in national conversation and within our churches, in the Coptic Orthodox Church we instinctively turn to one of our most beloved saints: St. Moses…
As a Coptic man myself, I feel confident in saying: Coptic men, we have a problem. Too many of us feel entitled. Entitled to feel comfortable in our white-passing privilege. Entitled to women’s bodies. Entitled in…