Coptic Orthodox Tube: July 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

We All Bow Down

We All Bow Down

Princes and paupers
sons and daughters
Kneel at the throne of grace
Losers and winners
Saints and sinners
One day will see his face

And we'll all bow down
Kings will surrender
Their crowns
And worship Jesus
For He is the love,
Unfailing love
He is the love of God

Summer and winter
The mountains and the rivers
Whisper the Savior's name
Awesome and Holy
A friend to the lonely
Forever His love will reign

And we'll all bow down
Kings will surrender
Their crowns
And worship Jesus
For He is the love,
Unfailing love
He is the love of God

He's the Light of the world
And Lord of the cross

And we'll all bow down
Kings will surrender
Their crowns
And worship Jesus
For He is the love,
Unfailing love
He is the love of God

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Abba Seraphim: Alter Orbis: British Christianity & the Roman Imperium

http://britishorthodox.org/3467/britain-and-the-early-church/

Abba Seraphim was among a number of distinguished speakers at a day conference entitled, "Britain and the Early Church. Exploring the origins of British Christianity", presented under the auspices of the Fellowship of Saint Alban & St. Sergius. The lectures were held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton in 14 July. A number of Orthodox jurisdictions were represented: Father Chrysostom MacDonnell (Antiochian Orthodox Deanery) spoke on "After the Romans Left", tracing the cultural and religious growth of the Insular Church; Father John Nankivell (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira) led a discussion exposing the 'myth' of Celtic Christianity whilst Father Andrew Phillips (Russian Orthodox Church outside of Russia) gave an extensive historical overview in "The Saints of the Isles and the Isles of the Saints." Academic contributions were made by Professor Paul Cavill of the University of Nottingham, who spoke on the "Veneration of the Cross in England" from its Constantinian origins; whilst Professor Michelle Brown of the University of London highlighted many exciting discoveries about cross-cultural links from ancient manuscripts. Abba Seraphim concluded with a talk, "Alter Orbis: British Christianity & the Roman Imperium." In his welcome to those attending, Father Stephen Platt, General Secretary of the Fellowship, commended Angelos Stanway, who had planned and organised the day single-handedly. Members of the British Orthodox Parish at Portsmouth and Southampton Mission showed their support by attending.