Author: Pope Shenouda III The Scriptures, too, helps us build the inner work by contemplating on verses. I am very surprised at and impressed by Joshua, the son of Nun, who came after Moses and was the leader of the army. He led the people into the Promised Land. This means that he was the… Continue reading The importance of meditating on scripture
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Keep repenting, confessing and communing as they acquire you a great place in heaven
Following the departure of HG Bishop Makarios, a woman who knew him when he was alive had consecutive dreams of him. Once she dreamt that HG was sitting on a great throne with a crown on his head; it was as if he was at a feast. She asked him, “Are you going to pray… Continue reading Keep repenting, confessing and communing as they acquire you a great place in heaven
The earthly and heavenly glory of Mother Erene
Immediately in the weeks and days following the departure of Mother Erene, which occurred on the 31st October 2006, countless laypeople, priests and bishops who knew her or even heard about her, began to publish words of veneration about her spiritual stature and love, and how she had left a very vivid impression on their… Continue reading The earthly and heavenly glory of Mother Erene
The effect of reading the life of Mother Erene
My life has totally changed after having read the valuable life story of Tamav Erene. Before hand, I was only interested in whatever was worldly. However, from the moment I read this book, Tamav’s life touched mine. I cried bitterly and told her, ‘Please be my mother and attract me to heaven and to whatever is holy.’ When I came to Egypt, I decided to come to the convent and to visit Tamav’s shrine to ask her to help me change my life and to come closer to God.
Prayer is everything in our life
Author: Mother EriniHow did all the saintly fathers reach holiness? They worked hard and struggled. They went through many wars in their lives and suffered a lot, but they were armed and strengthened by the power of prayer. When one loves God from all one's heart and prays deeply, their spirit gets very strong and… Continue reading Prayer is everything in our life
The life of prayer
Author: Mother Erene The life of prayer The life of prayer is beautiful and gives us joy and peace. It is a key by which we open heaven and get what we want from God according to His will. Prayer is our relationship with God and the only door through which we can enter Paradise… Continue reading The life of prayer
Mother Erene’s presence stops a plane crash
Admin: I believe this is a shortened account of the event and the rest can be found in the reference listed below.In September 1995, our Mother boarded a small plane with three nuns and her spiritual son Mr Nabil Gendy who was a ground engineer. The plane took off from Cairo and was en route… Continue reading Mother Erene’s presence stops a plane crash
St. Ardina Malika Youssef (1992): Om al Ghalaba – the mother of the poor
Lifestory Born in 1910 in Souhag, Om Abdel Sayed manifested spiritual maturity at an early age. She lost her mother early and her father was harsh on her. When she was 7 years old she used to ran away a far distance to pray. She trained herself at an early age to fast for all… Continue reading St. Ardina Malika Youssef (1992): Om al Ghalaba – the mother of the poor
Fr Sidarose Akhnoukh: The priest ordained by Christ Himself
Sadek Akhnoukh was born in the year 1890 in the village of Al Biyadiya, of the Minya Governorate. He grew to become a successful business man and glorified the Lord through his honesty and good works in the workplace. He was nominated for the priesthood several times, but refused. On one night, as Sadek was falling… Continue reading Fr Sidarose Akhnoukh: The priest ordained by Christ Himself
Random pieces about St Kyrillos VI
Short account of his life 9 March 2019 The Departed, His Holines Pope Kyrillos (Cyri) VI. The 115th Successor to St. Mark the Evangelist (1902-1971) His Holiness Pope Kyrillos (Cyril) VI (Atta) of Alexandria (transliterated Kyrellos, or Kirellos), born Azer Atta (August 2, 1902 – March 9, 1971), was Coptic Orthodox Pope from 1959… Continue reading Random pieces about St Kyrillos VI
The Art of Orthodoxy 