Author: H.G. Bishop Youssef

How is the Coptic Orthodox church different from all other Christianities in terms of doctrine and dogma related to marriage and divorce?

While divorce is on the rise in the world and among Christians, our Coptic Church follows the teachings of the …

What is the significance of praying with the Agpeya? How does it compare to American Christian Denominations way of praying?

His Grace Bishop Youssef: In Psalm 118, David the Prophet and King, prays saying: “Seven times a day I have …

Is it okay to occasionally drink some alcoholic beverages at home and not before people?

His Grace Bishop Youssef: The Church does not openly say that drinking alcohol in itself is sinful but that the …

What is Your Grace’s opinion concerning tattooing? Is it true that it is a sign of permanent enslavement (Exodus 21:5-6)? Why do we accept ear piercing?

His Grace Bishop Youssef: The Holy Bible mentions that ear piercing is a sign of a slave who has devoted …

What is the difference between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Coptic (Egyptian) Catholic Church?

His Grace Bishop Youssef: When Catholic missionaries came to Egypt with the claim to preach Christianity to non-Christians, they managed …