Contemplations – Page 2 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“God is glorified not by mere words, but by works of righteousness, which proclaim the majesty of God far more effectively than words.” – St. Maximous the Confessor

“God is glorified not by mere words, but by works of righteousness, which proclaim the majesty of God far more effectively than words.” – St. Maximous the Confessor

Aug 20, 2026

He is the One Who brought us out of slavery into freedom, out of darkness into light, out of death into life, out of tyranny into an eternal kingdom, Who made us a new priesthood, a people chosen to be His own for ever. He is the Passover that is our salvation. – Melito, Bishop of Sardis (+459)

He is the One Who brought us out of slavery into freedom, out of darkness into light, out of death into life, out of tyranny into an eternal kingdom, Who made us a new priesthood, a people chosen to be His own for ever. He is the Passover that is our salvation. – Melito, Bishop of Sardis (+459)

Aug 19, 2026

“The message of God’s children is to carry in their persons the image of God to the world, that all who see them know God and love Him, as they are in His image” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“The message of God’s children is to carry in their persons the image of God to the world, that all who see them know God and love Him, as they are in His image” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Aug 13, 2026

“A person who, while having God in mind, honors everyone, will find everyone to be his helper, thanks to the hidden will of God.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

“A person who, while having God in mind, honors everyone, will find everyone to be his helper, thanks to the hidden will of God.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

Aug 12, 2026

“If the Cross had been a sign of weakness, we would have never erected it on our churches and our towers or hanged it round our necks, tattooed it on our hands and drawn it in our writings… The Cross to us is a sign of power, the power of love, sacrifice, self negligence and endurance. This is the real meaning of power…” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“If the Cross had been a sign of weakness, we would have never erected it on our churches and our towers or hanged it round our necks, tattooed it on our hands and drawn it in our writings… The Cross to us is a sign of power, the power of love, sacrifice, self negligence and endurance. This is the real meaning of power…” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Aug 10, 2026

“Prayer is a great weapon, a rich treasure, a wealth that is never exhausted, an undisturbed refuge, a cause of tranquility, the root of multiple blessings and their source.” – St. John Chrysostom

“Prayer is a great weapon, a rich treasure, a wealth that is never exhausted, an undisturbed refuge, a cause of tranquility, the root of multiple blessings and their source.” – St. John Chrysostom

Aug 6, 2026