First let us define what the sacraments mean and how many sacraments we have. In Orthodox Christianity, Sacraments, also known as Holy Mysteries, or unseen grace, are granted to the church or to the believer through the work of the Holy Spirit invoked by the priest and are considered essential for salvation as they are seen as channels through which God's grace is received.…
The Coptic Orthodox Church - as well as the Catholic Church and all other orthodox churches - has always professed that in the Eucharist, the bread and wine are truly transformed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. This belief, known as the doctrine of transubstantiation, is based on the clear teachings of Scripture and the unbroken tradition of the Church for over…
“And now, what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptised and wash your sins away, calling on His name.” (Acts 22:16) Such a motivating verse, right? As much as this verse promises the washing away of sins and encourages all of us to get baptised, there is a claim that nowhere does the Bible command infant baptism, and nowhere does the Bible mention…
Music is the sound of the soul and a medium for meeting with God. Although the Old Testament records that the Jewish nation used to worship God through music and singing, such as David and Asaph in their psalms, it is also recorded in the New Testament that “Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening…
