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The Seven Sacraments of the Church
An introduction to the seven sacraments through Scripture, the Fathers and the worship of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
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The Seven Sacraments of the Church brings the reader into the sacramental life of the Coptic Orthodox tradition. Saint Archdeacon Habib Girgis explains Baptism, Chrism, the Eucharist, Repentance, the Unction of the Sick, Matrimony, and Priesthood through Scripture, the Fathers, and the worship of the Church.
Written for ordinary believers, this enduring work explores the visible rites and spiritual gifts of the sacraments. Together they mark spiritual birth, growth, nourishment, healing, vocation, and the ordered ministry of the Church.
For clergy, teachers, students, and families, the book offers a clear introduction to a living tradition. It invites readers to understand the sacraments not as isolated ceremonies, but as the Church’s shared life in Christ.
This complete English edition opens a foundational work of modern Coptic teaching to readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Church’s sacramental faith and worship.
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