Fr. Abraam Sleman's Blog

In recent weeks, as tensions flared between Israel and Iran, a wave of speculation swept through some corners of the Christian world. A number of Bible commentators rushed to interpret the conflict as a definitive sign of the end times. With headlines ablaze and fear stirred, voices proclaimed that the Second Coming of Christ and the rapture were imminent, based on a historical-literal application of biblical prophecy—particularly the book of Revelation. But now, as a ceasefire has taken hold, those sweeping proclamations once again fall silent. This pattern of interpreting current events as a direct fulfillment of apocalyptic prophecy is not new. History has seen many such interpretations come and go—wars, earthquakes, political shifts—all used to support elaborate end-times timelines that ultimately fail the test of time. Such approaches, while often sincere, miss the deeper message of the book of Revelation. The last book of the Bible was not given to us to fuel sensational predic...

In recent years—and as recently as just days ago in Syria—we have witnessed devastating attacks on churches during sacred moments of worship. From Saint Elias Church in Damascus to the sanctuaries of Nigeria, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Pakistan, Indonesia, and the Philippines , the blood of the faithful has mingled with the altar of sacrifice. They died as they came to meet Christ in the Eucharist. They died not as Protestants, Catholics, or Orthodox—but as Christians, as Christ’s beloved. And I wonder: Why does God allow such horrific things to happen in His house, during His liturgy, at the hour of offering? Is it possible that God weeps not only for the lives lost but also for the disunity of His Church ? Have we, the Body of Christ, grown accustomed to division, to the excommunications and estrangements we justify in His name? The Lord Jesus did not offer up His prayer in John 17 for institutional pride or theological rivalry, but for oneness : “That they may all be one; even ...

With deep joy and reverence, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. May the Lord Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd and Eternal High Priest, fill Your Holiness with divine wisdom, strength, and peace as you begin your sacred ministry of shepherding the Church in this pivotal time of history. At this moment of grace and renewal, I raise a humble and heartfelt appeal — that Your Holiness may stand united with all the Churches that confess the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist — His true Body and His true Blood — to work together toward the restoration of Eucharistic unity. This unity is not a mere symbol of agreement, but a faithful response to the prayer of Christ Himself: “That they may all be one, even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me” (John 17:21). The Euchari...

The prayer of the Lord Jesus in John 17:21 remains an urgent call to the Church today: “That they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.” The division among Christians stands in stark contrast to Christ’s desire for unity, and nowhere is this division more visible than at the Eucharistic table, where the Body and Blood of Christ should bring believers together as one.  The Eucharist: The Heart of the Christian Unity  The Eucharist has always been at the heart of Christian life and unity, serving as both a sign and source of communion with Christ and with one another. The earliest Christians gathered around the Eucharist, recognizing it as the fulfillment of God’s covenant and as a means of participating in the very life of Christ. The Church Fathers spoke of the Eucharist as the binding force of Christian unity, teaching that those who share in the one Bread and one Cup becom...

Thanks be to God for His grace and guidance in writing and completing my new book, “The Holy Spirit: God’s Divine Life and Presence.” This book is a theological and spiritual exploration of the Holy Spirit as the very life and presence of God—proceeding from the Father, active in creation, revelation, sanctification, and the life of the Church. Drawing from Scripture and the teachings of the early Church Fathers, it affirms that the Holy Spirit is not merely a power, but the living presence of God Himself, imparted to His people. Available now on Amazon: https://a.co/d/j0VuSIk May it be a blessing to all who seek to know God more deeply and live in communion with His Spirit. #ThanksBeToGod #HolySpirit #DivineLife #GodsPresence #SpiritOfGod #ChristianTheology #BiblicalTruth #OrthodoxFaith #FrAbraamSleman #NewBookRelease #TheologyMatters #ChristianBooks #SpiritualLife #AmazonBooks

En este día de conmemoración, honramos la vida y el legado de Su Santidad el Papa Francisco, un pastor según el corazón de Dios, cuya humildad, amor y compromiso inquebrantable con la unidad han inspirado al mundo. En cada una de sus palabras y gestos, fuimos testigos del corazón de Cristo latiendo por los pobres, los marginados, los quebrantados y los perdidos. Su Santidad caminó por la senda de la compasión y la sencillez, llamando a la Iglesia a volver al núcleo del Evangelio: la misericordia, la reconciliación y el amor. Como figura de unidad entre pueblos e iglesias, nos recordó que el Cuerpo de Cristo es uno y que, en Cristo, somos hermanos y hermanas, llamados a construir puentes y derribar muros. Que podamos llevar adelante su visión de una Iglesia que sana, una fe que sirve y un amor que une. Que su memoria sea eterna, y que el Espíritu de Cristo Resucitado continúe guiando a la Iglesia por el camino de la paz. Hegumen Abraam Sleman frsleman@CopticChurch.net #PapaFranci...

On this day of remembrance, we honor the life and legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis—a shepherd after God’s own heart, whose humility, love, and unwavering commitment to unity have inspired the world. In his every word and gesture, we witnessed the heart of Christ beating for the poor, the outcast, the broken, and the lost. His Holiness walked the path of compassion and simplicity, calling the Church to return to the Gospel's core: mercy, reconciliation, and love. As a unifying figure among peoples and churches, he reminded us that the Body of Christ is one and that in Christ, we are brothers and sisters, called to build bridges and tear down walls. May we carry forward his vision of a Church that heals, a faith that serves, and a love that unites. May his memory be eternal, and may the Spirit of the Risen Christ continue to guide the Church in the way of peace. Hegumen Abraam Sleman frsleman@CopticChurch.net #PopeFrancis #HeartOfChrist #ChurchUnity #LegacyOfLove #ServantOfChr...

Amados hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, ¡Cristo ha resucitado! ¡En verdad, ha resucitado! Hoy proclamamos no solo un acontecimiento pasado, sino una verdad viva y eterna: la resurrección del Señor Jesucristo, la piedra angular de nuestra fe, la esperanza de nuestra salvación y la victoria de Dios Padre sobre el pecado, la muerte y Satanás. La resurrección no es solo un momento milagroso en la historia. Es el acto poderoso del Padre, mediante el cual glorificó a su Hijo e inició la nueva creación. La tumba vacía no es una conclusión, sino un anuncio divino. Declara al mundo entero que el Padre es fiel, soberano y lleno de amor, y que, a través de su Hijo Resucitado, nos llama a una vida nueva. Abramos ahora nuestro corazón y las Escrituras y reflexionemos sobre lo que la resurrección nos revela acerca del corazón del Padre y su propósito eterno en Cristo. 1. La Resurrección Revela la Victoria del Padre sobre la Muerte en Cristo Comenzamos con esta verdad fundamental: la re...

أيها الإخوة والأخوات الأحباء في المسيح، المسيح قام! حقًا قام ! اليوم، لا نعلن مجرد حدثٍ من الماضي، بل حقيقةً حيّةً وأبدية: قيامة الرب يسوع المسيح - حجر الزاوية في إيماننا، ورجاء خلاصنا، وانتصار الله الآب على الخطيئة والموت والشيطان . القيامة ليست مجرد لحظةٍ معجزيةٍ في التاريخ، بل هي فعل الآب العظيم، الذي به مجّد ابنه وبدأ الخليقة الجديدة. القبر الفارغ ليس خاتمةً، بل هو إعلانٌ إلهي. إنه يُعلن للعالم أجمع أن الآب أمين، وذو سيادة، ومليءٌ بالمحبة - ومن خلال ابنه القائم، يدعونا إلى حياةٍ جديدة . دعونا الآن نفتح قلوبنا ونتأمل في الكتاب المقدس، ونتأمل فيما تكشفه لنا القيامة عن قلب الآب وغايته الأبدية في المسيح . ١ . القيامة تكشف انتصار الآب على الموت في المسيح نبدأ بهذه الحقيقة الأساسية: القيامة هي انتصار الآب على الموت . الموت، عدو البشرية القديم، ظن أنه نطق بالكلمة الأخيرة يوم الجمعة العظيمة. لكن في اليوم الثالث، استجاب الآب بقوة: "ولكن الآن قد قام المسيح من بين الأموات، باكورة الراقدين" (كورنثوس الأولى ١٥: ٢٠). لم يستطع القبر أن يستوعب الابن القائم من بين الأموا...

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen! Today, we proclaim not just a past event but a living and eternal truth: the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ —the cornerstone of our faith, the hope of our salvation, and the victory of God the Father over sin, death, and Satan. The resurrection is not merely a miraculous moment in history. It is the powerful act of the Father , by which He glorified His Son and began the new creation. The empty tomb is not a conclusion—it is a divine announcement. It declares to the whole world that the Father is faithful, sovereign, and full of love—and through His Risen Son, He calls us into newness of life. Let us now open our hearts and the Scriptures and reflect on what the resurrection reveals to us about the heart of the Father and His eternal purpose in Christ. 1. The Resurrection Reveals the Father’s Victory Over Death in Christ We begin with this foundational truth: the resurrection is the Fathe...