Touring a Coptic Church to Learn About Coptic Worship

[MattWhitmanTMBH]

Thank you all for watching a video like this, and thanks additionally to everyone who helped make it happen at patreon.com/tmbh

[jesusdiscipledon]

“Everything is about Christ!”

*All the Christians loved that*

[athanasiusphilopatorismaxi]

I'm a Copt, watching from Alexandria Egypt .

[eatingchaos]

God love the Copts. They're such a resilient people.

[Nighthawkinlight]

Man, I need to get out more. The symbolism in high church stuff is way more meaningful than I ever thought. Love what father James said at the end, this is all meant to get to our hearts. The outside is there for the inside. Great stuff

[AbanoubGhipriel]

"Why the best?"
"Cause Christ is the best"
Truth.

[jongmagee]

As a catechumen of the Eastern Orthodox Church, I pray Lord Jesus to unite our churches once again.

[jgil]

This priest was very humble and likeable, God bless Him.

[joelancon]

"Is that Saint Peter?"
"This is Paul."
"He looks different than in Roman Catholicism"
"And this is Jesus."
"Him I recognize."
😂😂😂

[motorcop]

This priest is a perfect spokesman for his Coptic tradition. What a nice guy!

[jasonmulderrig]

It is so cool learning about the Coptic Orthodox Church from Father James, who is so humble yet so richly in tune with the Coptic Orthodox tradition and the deep Christian theology it expresses. Super refreshing, keep up the good work Matt!

[bluepoop]

I love how ur channel bring all christians together, so different than many other "christian" channel that condemn other christian congregations.

[elysebuehrer]

I feel like there's something special about the Coptic clergy. I really notice not only their devotion and holiness, but also their humility and approachability. May God bless the Coptic church!

[frgabriely]

Loved this, thank you for sharing... Fr James you have done a wonderful service at introducing the richness of what we received as Coptic Orthodox Christians...

Just thought to share, the 6 cloths on the altar remind us of the Seraphim with six wings in Isaiah 6

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!”
Isaiah 6:1‭-‬3 NKJV

[amirakhoshaba]

I converted to Coptic Orthodox Church was re baptized me and my mother who was in her mid 8’s she passed away 6 months ago. We used to belong to Assyrian nasturtiun heresy church from Canada 🇨🇦 the most beautiful church you lots of fasting lots of services during the week keep you Connect with God all the time. Like father James said on Saturday evening prayers we called in Arabic (Tesbeha) mean praise.

[DaLuke]

Just to add further about the continuity - if anyone had doubts - I'm a Coptic Orthodox Christian in Australia, and I recognise everything that Fr James has mentioned and we practice our liturgies practically the exact same way as he was telling Matt (including the preparation and packing of the altar, the congregation response he sung, the structure of the mass and the very layout of the church). This idea of continuity and orthodoxy is something we cherish as a gift from God, which is part of the reason why we continue to use Coptic, a dead language, in our liturgies and hymns. We still have our faith, practically unaltered, despite our separation for 1500 years and the persecution that our forefathers received due to Emperors and the Arab conquest of Egypt.
Thank you so much, Matt and Fr James for giving us this series! It really makes me full of joy!!
So keen for part 3 :)

[mariambahgat]

The Coptic Orthodox church is really beautiful and very spiritual, very Christ-centered. One of the most ancient churches in the whole world that was established by Saint Mark the Apostle. God bless 🙏🏼

[gracemorganspeaks]

Love God. Whoever is reading this God is more than able and nothing is impossible He loves you so much dont give up.

[maryamdee]

Thank you for this beautiful work! I’m Coptic Orthodox and this video made me so proud and happy! Even as a Coptic, I learned SO much. I respect your inquisitive approach and that you took the time to visit the Coptic Orthodox Church and share it’s beauty.

[MrTadfortitude]

Growing up Protestant and searching in my adult life for the church that I felt encompassed the fullness of the faith for me and my family, it took years and we finally found our home in the Eastern Orthodox Church 7 years ago. It changed our life and deepened our faith in ways words can't describe. Glory to God!

Thank you for what you do Matt.