July 2014

Let Your will be done

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In this reflection, His Grace speaks about our willingness to allow God to work in our lives, trusting in His promise that He desires to give us a 'future and a hope' (Jeremiah 29:11) and that His plan for us will always be far better than any plan that we have for ourselves. This talk was given at the Grapevine Fellowship Meeting in London, UK.

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Statement regarding the situation in Mosul, Iraq

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Statement by His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom, regarding the situation in Mosul, Iraq
25 July 2014

As the widespread violence and aggression facing Christians and minority groups in Mosul, Iraq, intensifies, it is increasingly evident that the fundamental right and freedom to practice one’s Faith and belief is, and continues to be, grossly violated.

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Live with HG Bishop Angaelos on CYC TV Sydney

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His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom answers a variety of questions on CYC TV Sydney posed to him by youth in Australia and across the world.

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Church of Scotland General Assembly Address by His Grace Bishop Angaelos

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His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom delievered an address at the Church of Scotland General Assembly on 23 May 2014. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1m9TuOw

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Reconciled to the Body of Christ

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In '10 Minutes of Orthodoxy' Basem speaks to us about the traditions and practices of the Coptic Orthodox Church, focusing in this talk on the Church as the Body of Christ. He also touches on the importance of The Eucharist, intercession of the saints and the Sacrament of Confession. This Reflection is based on the book of Colossians chapter 1.

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God The Service Provider

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Reflecting on the book of Deuteronomy 8:12-15, His Grace Bishop Angaelos speaks about our tendency to use God as a service provider as and when we need Him, forgetting that our relationship with our heavenly Father must be based on a love and desire for Him and not merely based on what He gives us.

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The danger of only seeking favour with people

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His Grace Bishop Angaelos speaks about the struggle we all face in attempting to please one another while neglecting to be ourselves and seek favour in the eyes of God. When we only seek approval or acceptance from others it can often lead us to disappointment, uncertainty and confusion as their assessment of us can change.

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Trying to replace God

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In this talk, His Grace Bishop Angaelos speaks about the importance of being patient in our spiritual lives, ensuring that we do not replace God with other 'gods' that cannot satisfy us. We often attempt to fill the void we experience when we don't feel God's presence in our lives, but His Grace warns of the detrimental effect this will have on our sense of identity and on our lives in general.

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Church of Scotland General Assembly Address by His Grace Bishop Angaelos

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His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom addressed the Church of Scotland General Assembly on 23 May 2014 speaking about Christian witness in Egypt from both a historical perspective and in light of the current situation.