“Let your prayer be based on seeking God’s good pleasure, His glory, the extension of His Kingdom and all other graces that are in harmony with the Divine Will. However, if the object of your prayer is to realize worldly expectations or empty pleasures, it will only bring disappointment.” Mar Ignatios Ephrem Barsaum
Christ The Pantocrator—1
Jesus Christ, came into the world as a servant, nevertheless he is the ruler and judge of all, full of divine authority and power. Coptic Ethiopian/Eritrean Coptic Syriac Armenian Coptic Coptic
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, ordained by Saint John the Apostle and taught by Saint Paul the Apostle was a Holy Father from the first century. He feared no kings or emperors of the Worldly Kingdom, and he spoke courageously against their Idol worship. He was taken to Rome and thrown to wild beasts in the… Continue reading Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Dioscorus the Confessor
Saint Dioscorus the defender of orthodoxy, suffered and endured hardship for the sake of preserving and proclaiming the orthodox teaching at the heretical council of Chalcedon(451 AD) In his biography, it said “Saint Dioscorus' teeth were plucked, his beard ripped off and then he was exiled” May his prayers be with us all. Coptic Coptic… Continue reading Saint Dioscorus the Confessor
Fathers in Iconography 