thechurch Archives • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“Do not hold aloof from the Church; for nothing is stronger than the Church. The Church is your hope, your salvation, your refuge. It is higher than the heaven, it is wider than the earth. It never waxes old, but is always in full vigour.” St John Chrysostom #TheChurch HouseoftheLord #hope #salvation #healing #refuge #Lent #fasting #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Do not hold aloof from the Church; for nothing is stronger than the Church. The Church is your hope, your …

Without the cornerstone, namely Christ, I cannot imagine how could men be built in the house of God, for God to dwell in them – St. Augustine . . #thechurch #coptic #copticchurch #fellowship #unity #dailyreadings #orthodox

Without the cornerstone, namely Christ, I cannot imagine how could men be built in the house of God, for God …

“Lord, overshadow Your holy church which has been redeemed by Your Blood, cause to dwell in it Your true peace which You gave to Your holy apostles; bind her children in holy bonds of indissoluble love; may the rebel not have power over her, and keep far from her persecution, tumult, and wars, both from those within and from those without; and may kings and priests be bound together in great peace and love, their minds always filled with gazing towards You; and may the holy faith be a wall for Your flock.” St Isaac the Syrian #TheChurch #kiahk #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“Lord, overshadow Your holy church which has been redeemed by Your Blood, cause to dwell in it Your true peace …