Welcome to Copts in Conversation, a podcast where it’s literally a couple of Copts having a conversation.
On this podcast, we’ll be diving deep into all things Coptic.
The Coptic Orthodox Church is the Orthodox Church of the See of Alexandria founded by St Mark the evangelist in the 1st century AD, home to some of your favourite theologians like St Athanasius and St Cyril.
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Elgamal, the creative mind behind Creative Orthodox , whose mission is to "entertain, inform and inspire Orthodox Christians around the globe to pursue virtue in the lives of the saints through the power of storytelling" Visit www.creativeorthodox.com to learn more about his published works and what he is currently working on.
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Andrew Youssef, lecturer at Trinity College, University of Toronto. Andrew recently completed his PhD at Trinity College where he focused on the Christology of Severus of Antioch, a saint of the Oriental Orthodox Church, and Maximus the Confessor, a saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Visit www.andrewyoussef.ca to learn more about his published works and what he is currently working on. If you'd like to learn more about the Christology ...
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Michael Akladios, lecturer in Historical Studies at the University of Toronto and Social Sciences Instructor at Philopateer Christian College. He founded and directs Egypt Migrations, a Canadian non-profit focused on community outreach, archival preservation, and education. Through Egypt Migrations, Michael mentors young Egyptian professionals and has preserved extensive records of Coptic history in North America. He is finalizing his SSH...
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Michael Akladios, lecturer in Historical Studies at the University of Toronto and Social Sciences Instructor at Philopateer Christian College. He founded and directs Egypt Migrations, a Canadian non-profit focused on community outreach, archival preservation, and education. Through Egypt Migrations, Michael mentors young Egyptian professionals and has preserved extensive records of Coptic history in North America. He is finalizing his SSH...
Archdeacon Mark Soliman discusses the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles' approach to serving Copts in the American diaspora, focusing on cultural adaptation while remaining rooted in Orthodox teachings. He highlights the importance of addressing modern issues, fostering community, and meeting people where they are, while also emphasizing the need for innovation and parental involvement in religious upbringing. The episode explores various ministries and strategies for engaging youth, strengthening families, and promoting a welcoming church environment.
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Peter Abdelmalak, who is, in his own words, a boringly average pediatrician, and who started a special kind of meeting at his local parish, and his journey into the world of the Church Fathers Resources to help you get started: Patrology by Johannes Quasten, Volume 1: https://a.co/d/6hA68Iq Volume 2: https://a.co/d/3e9Jt1J Volume 3: https://a.co/d/4nr94AU Volume 4: https://a.co/d/eTPiLqH Formation of the Christian Theology by Fr John Behr, Vo...
Peter Abdelmalak, a pediatrician, shares his unexpected path to founding a parish meeting dedicated to studying the Church Fathers. He recounts his initial struggles with intellectual debates and how the Fathers provided a deep, experiential faith, contrasting with shallow factual knowledge. The discussion highlights the Fathers' universal accessibility, the importance of patient reading, and how their ancient wisdom offers a transformative mindset for addressing modern spiritual challenges.
This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Kirollos Kilada. Kirollos Kilada is an artist based in Mississauga, ON, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Design (BDes) from OCAD University and is currently pursuing a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) in Orthodox Christian Studies at Trinity College at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on Iconography, Sacred Space and Beauty within Coptic Orthodox Tradition. Kirollos has been commissioned to paint Coptic icons for churches and homes i...
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kirollos Kilada is an artist based in Mississauga, ON, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Design (BDes) from OCAD University and is currently pursuing a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) in Orthodox Christian Studies at Trinity College at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on Iconography, Sacred Space and Beauty within Coptic Orthodox Tradition. Kirollos has been commissioned to paint Coptic icons for churches and homes in Canada, ...
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Carol Markos, an aspiring socio-cultural anthropologist and hopes to contribute to the development of the social sciences in Coptic Studies. Carol is a recent graduate of Migration and Diaspora Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa, where she completed her Master’s thesis on the role of religious identity in the lives of Coptic youth in Mississauga, Ontario, which she also calls home.
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Karim Guirguis, currently a PhD student at Trinity College (as of Fall 2023), under the supervision of Dr. Jesse Billett, looking to produce an edition and liturgical theological study of the Euchologion of the White Monastery Karim received his MTS from the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College, where his thesis about the formative telos of liturgy, under the supervision of Fr. Geoffrey Ready. Additionally, Karim presented at a few ...
Episode ONE drop Monday Jan 13th, 2025!!!
