Beliefs and tradition
A high-level guide to the core beliefs, apostolic tradition, saints, icons, Scripture, and the life of the Church.
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- What does “Coptic” mean?
- How does the Coptic Orthodox Church confess the Christian faith?
- What does the Coptic Orthodox Church believe about Jesus Christ?
- What does the Coptic Orthodox Church teach about the Holy Trinity?
- Why does the Church rely on Holy Tradition?
- Why does the Church use icons in worship?
- Why does the Church honor St. Mary?
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- What does “Orthodox” mean?
- Is the Coptic Orthodox Church the same as the Eastern Orthodox Church?
- Why is the Coptic Church called Oriental Orthodox?
- Who is St. Mark, and why is he important to the Coptic Church?
- How does the Coptic Orthodox Church receive the Bible as the Word of God?
- What is the difference between an icon and an idol?
- What is the difference between honoring St. Mary and worshiping God?
- Why does the Church call St. Mary the Mother of God?
- Why does the Church ask St. Mary and the saints to pray for us?
- How are the saints alive with Christ?
- Why are relics kept in churches?
- Why do people ask for the intercession of specific saints?
- Why are martyrs important in Coptic spirituality?
All questions
- What does “Orthodox” mean?
- Is the Coptic Orthodox Church the same as the Eastern Orthodox Church?
- Why is the Coptic Church called Oriental Orthodox?
- Who is St. Mark, and why is he important to the Coptic Church?
- How does the Coptic Orthodox Church receive the Bible as the Word of God?
- What is the difference between an icon and an idol?
- What is the difference between honoring St. Mary and worshiping God?
- Why does the Church call St. Mary the Mother of God?
- Why does the Church ask St. Mary and the saints to pray for us?
- How are the saints alive with Christ?
- Why are relics kept in churches?
- Why do people ask for the intercession of specific saints?
- Why are martyrs important in Coptic spirituality?