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1- Glorious Coptic Church, Christ's Holy
Body, Is a nave, chorus of deacons and a sanctuary. 2- Sanctuary is separated by an iconstasis, Inside is the altar there Abouna serves the Eucharist. 3- The sanctuary is the Holiest place like the Holy of Holies, On its altar we see the paten, ark and chalice. 4- Incense, candles, lights and saints' icons, Every time I pray, I ask their intercessions. 5- To the west side, there is the baptismal font, Babies get baptized then proceed to the front. 6- The Baptism is followed by the Holy Chrismation, We get 36 anointments for confirmation. 7- I never partake of Holy Communion, Unless I confess and get the absolution. 8- Offering of the Lamb is done in cooperation, Of Abouna and deacons praying Kirye-layson. 9- We join in prayer as Abouna selects a Lamb, Out of 3 or 5 or 7 orbanas. 10 Holy Orbanas are known also as 'oblations' "Remember them O Lord and by whom they were offered." 11 Each Orbana bears crosses and inscription, Pierced with 5 holes to remind us of holy passions. 12 Mass starts with the prayer of Reconciliation, And it concludes with the Benediction. |
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