Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria

(1923–2012) Theologian

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Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria was a theologian, best known for Kalimat manfaʻah.

Quick Facts About Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria

Born: August 3, 1923
Died: March 17, 2012
Profession: Theologian
Notable works: Kalimat manfaʻah

About Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria

Pope Shenouda III was the 117th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. His papacy lasted 40 years, 4 months, and 4 days, from 14 November 1971 until his death in 2012.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria

Fasting is not bodily hunger but bodily elevation and purity. It is not a body that hungers and longs for food, but…

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But, did the Divinity [of Christ] suffer? [...] The holy fathers explained this point through the aforementioned clear example of the red-hot…

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Analogies

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The body and the soul join in doing the work of the soul, ie. praying, meditating, praising and coming in communion with…

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In the Lord's discourse on spiritual nourishment, we hear Him says: "Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the…

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Appeals

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A Church without Youth is a Church without a future. Moreover, Youth without a Church is Youth without a future.

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Church

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Fasting, as some people speculate, is not a bodily torture, martyrdom, or a cross, but it is a way to elevate the…

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Asceticism

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Yes, fasting is not merely a commandment from God but a godly gift, a grace and a blessing. God the creator of…

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