Many historical and biblical evidences about the story of Jonah

HH Pope Shenouda III Sermon - Lent - 22/02/2012

   The Coptic Church is almost the most import Church in the whole world in fasting. 

 

Fasting is the oldest Commandment given to humans by The Lord.

The Lord commanded Adam not to eat from one particular tree. 
This Commandment leads us gradually to the three persons, on the Mountain of Transfiguration, who have each fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. 
Moses the prophet, fasted until he got the two tablets of the Commandments.
Jesus Christ, fasted when He was tempted by Satan.
Elijah the prophet, fasted when he escaped from Isabel. 

HH pope Shenouda sermon old Gates Of Hades

On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.   
Matthew 16:18  

Three Advices in Tribulation - By Fr. Mauritius Anba Bishoy

"Behold, as your life was precious this day in my sight, so may my life be precious in the sight of the LORD, and may he deliver me out of all tribulation.” ( 1 Samuel 26:24) ESV