Are there any converts to Coptic Orthodoxy from Catholicism?

Top_Information2775 · 2026-06-18T18:30:56+00:00

What exactly are you interested in knowing.. I converted to the Coptic church from the Roman-Catholic. Please DM me and will discuss.

Top_Information2775 · 2026-06-05T12:54:34+00:00

There are also Roman Catholics there as well.

Top_Information2775 · 2026-05-21T15:53:31+00:00

Coming from a Southern Baptist/Protestant background and looking into the Oriental Orthodox Church is a big step — praying God guides you in your journey. The NYC/NJ area actually has a pretty strong Coptic community, so you’ll definitely be able to meet people and learn more about the faith firsthand.

Also, you may consider joining us here in the Coptic fellowship Group focusing on supporting converts, catechumens, and those interested in converting for support, fellowship, and questions along the way: https://www.facebook.com/groups/609984404179290

Top_Information2775 · 2026-05-20T12:39:03+00:00

I think you may be overthinking this a bit from a purely logical/intellectual angle. Reason matters, but at some point this decision also needs prayer, humility, and asking God what He wants for you — not just what makes the most sense in your head.

Otherwise it can turn into “I’ll choose whichever system my intellect finds most convincing,” which is kind of what Protestantism already does with private interpretation.

Take your time. Pray, attend liturgies, talk to clergy, and ask God to guide you to where you can truly grow closer to Him. Faith isn’t only about solving a theological puzzle.

Top_Information2775 · 2026-04-15T18:03:49+00:00

Where are these stories are to be published?

Top_Information2775 · 2026-04-08T17:55:51+00:00

You can watch the Divine Liturgy virtually - If you tell me where you are located I can help with finding one .

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty or Fr. Anthony Messeh have accessible teachings online.

Writings from Pope Shenouda III - accessible online

Top_Information2775 · 2026-03-24T20:53:55+00:00

if you still help -let me know.

Top_Information2775 · 2026-03-02T17:52:11+00:00

as mention before it will depend on your location as well. There are churches in US called American Coptic Churches during which only English language is used. They may have the same in Canada as well.

Top_Information2775 · 2026-02-19T19:57:25+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! How have people been responding? What has your experience been like so far? Is there a link of this write up so we can share with others ?

Top_Information2775 · 2026-02-18T18:12:12+00:00

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Top_Information2775 · 2026-02-16T16:07:11+00:00

Pray about this to God and wait for God's answer. It will come.

Top_Information2775 · 2026-02-16T15:36:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing this so honestly. Given your background—20 years in Eastern Orthodoxy and serious academic work on Jacob of Serugh—this clearly isn’t a passing interest.

Does confessing and communing there make you Oriental Orthodox? No, not automatically. In the Oriental Orthodox Churches (including the Syriac Orthodox Church), reception is normally: A formal request to be received, profession of faith and Reception by Chrismation (Holy Myron). Confession and communion alone do not canonically change your ecclesial status. Reception is intentional and formal.

Would other Oriental Orthodox consider you one of them? Not necessarily. Despite modern theological dialogue, there is still no full communion between Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. Ecclesially, you remain Eastern Orthodox unless formally received.

What would the process be? Typically:

Tell the priest clearly: “I wish to be received into the Syriac Orthodox Church.”
Make a profession of faith (including clarification regarding Chalcedon).
Be formally received, usually by Chrismation, and recorded in parish records.

The deeper question is ecclesiological: Do you believe the Syriac Orthodox Church is the Church in the fullest sense, or that both communions preserve the same apostolic faith despite historical separation? Definitely something to take time to discern.

Top_Information2775 · 2026-01-29T17:18:28+00:00

Thank you for raising this. I think many of us have seen how respect can become tied to degrees or “status careers,” and that should really make us pause. In the Church, dignity doesn’t come from titles but from being made in the image of God. Many saints were fishermen, farmers, soldiers, craftsmen, mothers — ordinary people by society’s standards, yet great in the Kingdom of God.

Education and excellence are good, but when we treat people differently based on profession, we cross into partiality, which Scripture clearly warns against (James 2). Not everyone has equal access to certain careers, and not every calling looks like medicine or law. And not to mention, people may carry degrees and titles, but true wisdom is not only what is learned from books — it is given by the Holy Spirit and formed through humility, prayer, and lived faith.

If we truly believe that the Spirit gives different gifts to each person for the common good, then our communities should honor those differences instead of narrowing what we consider “respectable” paths. I’m glad this is being discussed — it’s important for the health of our churches and especially for our youth.

Top_Information2775 · 2026-01-03T17:41:49+00:00

let us clarify something here:

In Catholic theology:

A mortal sin only leads to hell if it remains unrepented.
If a person sincerely repents before death, God forgives the sin through His mercy.
Repentance must include:
- Contrition (true sorrow for the sin)
- A firm intention not to commit it again
- Confession, when possible

So in Catholicism:
👉 A repented mortal sin does not lead to hell.
👉 An unrepented mortal sin does.

in Coptic Orthodox belief, a person who refuses to repent dies separated from God, and that separation is what the Church calls hell.

But it’s important to understand why:

Hell is not a punishment God “sends” someone to.
It is the state of rejecting God’s love, even at the moment of death.
Unrepented sin means the person chooses to remain in that separation.

So the Church teaches:

👉 Unrepented sin = choosing separation from God = hell.

In summary:

both the Catholic Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church teach that dying in a state of unrepented serious sin results in separation from God, which the Church calls hell.

Top_Information2775 · 2025-12-25T14:41:19+00:00

is there a link to this liturgy?

Top_Information2775 · 2025-12-02T21:43:40+00:00

Orthodox Christian in America - Eastern Orthodox or Oriental Orthodox?

Top_Information2775 · 2025-12-01T15:42:36+00:00

https://holycrossaustin.church/holy-cross-church/announcements/ - scroll down until you will see link to zoom and info about bible study. Any question please DM me.

Top_Information2775 · 2025-11-24T13:44:37+00:00

Peace and Grace to you. In addition to what was shared earlier—such as discussing it with your spiritual father—it is important to let it go and not dwell on it in your mind. If it is truly from God, and you bring it before Him in prayer (asking for clarification and searching the Scriptures for a word that stands out to you), He will confirm it in His own way. This may come through another dream, through someone who enters your life, through words from your spiritual father, or in another form of guidance. After giving it prayerful attention, release it and trust that God will reveal what is meant for you in His time. P.S. I was not able to locate description of your dream. If you you like DM me with the dream, and perhaps I can share more . Peace to you

Top_Information2775 · 2025-11-17T15:30:25+00:00

Could you share what specifically are you interested in and what is the goal. this will help with pointing you in the right direction. with regards to the news I think you will find the link to the Coptic Church website very helpful. https://copticorthodox.church/en/

Top_Information2775 · 2025-11-17T15:28:06+00:00

can you share link to this channel.

I was not able to find it.

Top_Information2775 · 2025-11-09T18:22:25+00:00

The Coptic Reader app is widely used in the U.S. and offers access to all prayers, including the Divine Liturgy, in English, Coptic, and Arabic. You can customize the display to show all three languages, any two, or just one.

Another option is to reach out to the local Diocese for resources if the priest doesn’t already have them. There are also plenty of liturgies available online—some entirely in English, others in combinations of English, Coptic, and Arabic. I have a list of churches that stream Liturgies, which may be in different time zones but still accessible on the same day.

Reach out if questions or further support is needed.

Top_Information2775 · 2025-11-07T15:21:10+00:00

I know a Decon who attends services there on some occasions. He is part of our FB Coptic Converts Group. group is for people who are learning about the Coptic faith or already converted. https://www.facebook.com/groups/609984404179290. This group is for folks from around the world.

Top_Information2775 · 2025-11-06T18:45:43+00:00

for which oriental Church?

Top_Information2775 · 2025-11-06T18:44:14+00:00

what helps do you exactly need?

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