Are saints alive? Can they be in two places at once? Can they hear us? by Fr. Gabriel Wissa

[@CopticOrthodoxAnswers]

DISCLAIMER: Near-Death Experiences are not experiences of heaven or hell as some claim (it is merely an experience). Also, not every NDE should be believed.

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@mrspencer9999]

VERY HELPFUL! For me as an evengelical I finally got good answers. Even though some of my questions weren't unanswered.

[@marce.goodnews]

How is your path going? Also moving from "evangelical" non denominational

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@kaleabyohannes4229]

It was very help full father thank you very much! i am from Ethiopian orthodox tewahedo church

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@albertlevet119]

Thanks for the video.

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@henoknahusenay89]

Thank you

[@CopticOrthodoxAnswers]

God bless you

[@orthodoxguy]

Hello father. I have seen this video saying that we should only have one father (which is God) one master Matthew 23:9-10 can you please explain to why we say father? I’m an orthodox.

[@CopticOrthodoxAnswers]

There you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2qTfoKieNuLpLs

[@orthodoxguy]

Thank you

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@johnhora4644]

Father please explain why the Byzantine Orthodox Christians use levened bread & cross themselves from right to left while the Coptic Orthodox & Latin church cross left to right & use unleavened bread, thank you.

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@johnhora4644]

@@habteyesabate166 didn't really understand your explanation, thanks for replying, thought the Coptics were part of the original oldest Apostolic followers. Researching, I find Peter was originally the patriarch of Antioch for approximately 8 years after leaving Jerusalem & before relocating to Rome & continuing his Apostolic ministry as directed by Our LORD & SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

[@gunshotlagoon922]

@@johnhora4644 Just a difference in theology. Byzantines use leavened bread because it symbolizes the risen Christ, so they use bread that is risen. Latins and Orientals use unleavened bread because it was what Christ used during the Last Supper. Byzantines cross themselves right to left to mirror the priest who is crossing himself left to right when he is facing them, whereas the Latins and Orientals don't mirror the priest, they just cross themselves the same way he does. Additionally, the Assyrians cross themselves right to left and use leavened bread like the Byzantines do.

[@johnhora4644]

​@@gunshotlagoon922how did you come to this conclusion, are you a religious historian or clergyman, or professor of theology?

[@josueinhan8436]

But where are the proof texts in the bible, that point out to a posibility of prayer to deceased saints? Could you please tell me, Abouna? Also is there any Bible evidence of a Saint talkin to someone here on Earth?

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@Lidiaaa10]

I am a young lady with questions. Is it possible to talk in private?

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@JaiMaaAnandamayee]

Father, why do you wear a ring? And how should we approach a priest or bishop for kissing their hand?

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@ivandinsmore6217]

Usually your content makes a lot of sense but I find this a bit far fetched. Maybe I didn't understand properly so I will watch it again.

[@CopticOrthodoxAnswers]

Pls do… this is one is a bit scientific as well…

[@Anita-uz1mi]

Jesus Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees 231 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, [1] and enlarge the borders of their garments, 6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. 11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. 13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. 14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. 16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! 17 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? 18 And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. [2] 19 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? 20 Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. 21 And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. 22 And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. 23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise [3] and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. 25 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. 26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. 27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. 28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. 29 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, 30 And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. 31 Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets. 32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. 33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? 34 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: 35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. 36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! 38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. 39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

[@CopticOrthodoxAnswers]

God bless you

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@SB-mq2eb]

Much Needed,I was discussing about Saints Intercession With My Protestant Friend.This Will Be Helpful!

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@SB-mq2eb]

@@habteyesabate166 As orthodox we love the saints,revere them out of love and respect for what they went through for the love christ starting from the Apostels…Their life is a testomny Gods glory a lesson for all of us…by carefully learning and thinkink about their life we get closer to Jesus Christ…As Orthodox This is a church of Unity not indivualistic…We all are one as a body of Christ…We belive we are saved from the Original Sin Through Jesus Christ…now by his grace,our unwavering dedication towards our spirtual journey,we believe their prayer and intercession for sure help us and will be saved once for all.Because we believe As Jesus Said He Is The God Of A Living and our Soul Is Immortal They Are Alive But…If you don't have faith you won't believe.Modern Day Christianity We All Want To See Everything With Our Physical Eye before Believing But Know…We are serving supernatural God in our orthodox church there are a room that we give for the mystrious way God works cause we humans,we are creatures and he is The Creator!Stay Blessed!May God Lead You To Church Jesus Christ Found With Blood and Truth!

[@Armando7654]

Why is that cross so low? And why does it have graven image on it?

[@asdfasdf8659]

The answer was good. but you shouldn’t use scientists as the true tellers I don’t know why you are using what scientist say? They don’t have any authority in the church teaching . I wouldn’t give them any credit .

[@CopticOrthodoxAnswers]

Yes I absolutely agree that science has no authority but it is merely a tool. But we often forget that God is the ultimate Scientist. Science in itself should not be dealt with as something evil… it is not to be blindly shunned or to be worshiped as many do today.

[@jackierabey945]

The apostle John saw the 24 elders in the book of revelations ,he was in 2 places at once

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@Copt774]

This is a very beautiful lesson - may we all be counted worthy by His grace to enter into that heavenly Jerusalem with all His saints. Amen

[@CopticOrthodoxAnswers]

Amen!

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@critter9857]

i have Nother question Father, do souls in purgatory hear us pray for them when we just pray from the heart, without speaking a word or do we need to speak out loud if you know what i mean and do they understand english if they never spoke a word of english and so on...thank you kindly

[@basedcataphract5852]

Us Orthodox people don't believe in purgatory brother

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.

[@1corinthians16-14]

Are all people who are in heaven over time and space or only the saints?

[@CopticOrthodoxAnswers]

Everyone including saints dear

[@1corinthians16-14]

@@CopticOrthodoxAnswers THANK YOU FOR THE ANWER!!

[@habteyesabate166]

I think it is enough to follow their foot steps.We need to follow the footstep of SAINTS.SINCE thet rely on GOD we need to rely on GOD ONLY.They follow the footstpe p of LORD JESUS CHIRST and we need to follow the footstep of OUR LORD JESUS CHIRST.OTHER THINGS ARE BURDEN TO US.AND GOD ACCEPTS those who came through LORD JESUS CHIRST A MEDOATOR.