Contemplations – Page 17 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“What is greater than to possess the Holy Spirit?”- Theodore of Tabennese • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith orthodoxy copticorthodox christianity liturgy gospel praise grace hope faithful copticfathers saints ukmidcopts

“What is greater than to possess the Holy Spirit?”- Theodore of Tabennese • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith orthodoxy copticorthodox christianity liturgy gospel praise grace hope faithful copticfathers saints ukmidcopts

Jan 24, 2026

“Humble yourselves and you will see the glory of Almighty God in yourself.” – St. Seraphim of Sarov • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith orthodoxy copticorthodox christianity liturgy gospel praise grace hope faithful copticfathers saints ukmidcopts

“Humble yourselves and you will see the glory of Almighty God in yourself.” – St. Seraphim of Sarov • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith orthodoxy copticorthodox christianity liturgy gospel praise grace hope faithful copticfathers saints ukmidcopts

Jan 21, 2026

“No sinner is to be loved as a sinner; and every man is to be loved as a man for God’s sake; but God is to be loved for His own sake.” – St. Augustine

“No sinner is to be loved as a sinner; and every man is to be loved as a man for God’s sake; but God is to be loved for His own sake.” – St. Augustine

Jan 20, 2026

“How great and wonderful is the joy of Christian generosity we obtain when, in obedience to the Gospel of Christ, we cheerfully sacrifice what the rich man grieved over and refused to give up.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith

“How great and wonderful is the joy of Christian generosity we obtain when, in obedience to the Gospel of Christ, we cheerfully sacrifice what the rich man grieved over and refused to give up.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith

Jan 14, 2026

“Great are you, O Lord, and exceedingly worthy of praise; your power is beyond measure, and your wisdom beyond reckoning.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith

“Great are you, O Lord, and exceedingly worthy of praise; your power is beyond measure, and your wisdom beyond reckoning.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith

Jan 8, 2026

“Christ saved men not by mighty storms from above but as a crying babe in a manger and as a willing and silent victim upon the Cross.” – St. Jerome • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith

“Christ saved men not by mighty storms from above but as a crying babe in a manger and as a willing and silent victim upon the Cross.” – St. Jerome • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith

Jan 7, 2026