A Guide Through the Coptic Month of Kiahk

A Guide Through the Coptic Month of Kiahk is a free eBook from St Shenouda Press for the faithful and for anyone curious about Coptic worship, explaining the "Month of Praise" that leads up to the Feast of the Nativity.

Kiahk holds a special place in the Coptic Orthodox liturgical calendar as a time of joyful anticipation before the Nativity.

This guide explores the role of the Virgin Mary in the Incarnation of Christ, as shown in the Midnight Praises, the Theotokias and the much-loved hymns of the "7 & 4". It walks through the Bible readings celebrated each week, from the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist to the miraculous birth of Jesus, and explains well-known Coptic imagery and liturgical practices.

It invites you on a journey of contemplation, praise and preparation, deepening your understanding of the mystery of salvation.

Book details

• Publisher: St Shenouda Press
• Format: eBook