admin, Author at Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

+For in Scripture we find both instruction about our conduct and the lives of holy men and women delivered in writing, as real, breathing images of Godly living. These teachings are examples for imitating their good works. – St. Basil the Great #copticorthodox #salvation #leadbyexample

“Temptations and afflictions, even when numerous and hard, is your way to perfection, and are not a cause for perishment.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He’s terrified when we’re humble and truly love God. He runs away when we sign the Cross.” St. Anthony the Great • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“There is no way whereby any person arrives at perfection or makes progress to true and godly righteousness but the assisting grace of Christ.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

“Be certain that you are not alone; you are surrounded by Divine help, heavenly powers are with you and saints are interceding for you.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts