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Coptic Orthodox Church Statement Condemning Homosexuality, Ordination of Homosexuals and Same-Sex Marriage (Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles)

His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, 26 August and 3 September 2003

Hosted on the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles's own site, reproducing a declaration issued by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, delivered 26 August 2003 in Boston with a follow-up 3 September 2003 in Cairo. Quotes First Corinthians 6:9 to 10 (neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites will inherit the Kingdom of God) and states the clergy strongly condemns such activities. Quotes Mark 10:6 to 7 on marriage as a man leaving his father and mother to be joined to his wife, and states the church disapproves of same-sex unions as contrary to the divine design for marriage and procreation. States the church disapproves of and condemns the ordination of homosexual clergy, active or not, and invites those under this sin to repent out of concern for their eternal life. Does not state a separate rule for the general membership or sacramental participation of a person experiencing same-sex attraction who does not seek ordination or a blessed union.

Facts
Citation
Publisher
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii
Publication Year
2003
URL
https://www.lacopts.org/press-release/coptic-orthodox-church-condemns-homosexuality-ordination-of-homosexuals-and-same-sex-marria/
Source Type
Official doctrinal statement
Custodian
Custodian Source
Yes
Custodian Body
Coptic Orthodox Church
Custodian Basis
An official diocesan site of the Coptic Orthodox Church reproducing its own Pope and Holy Synod's declaration.
Assessment
Reliability Tier
1
The church's own diocesan site reproducing a declaration by the Pope and the Holy Synod directly.
Notes
Cited for Coptic Orthodoxy's sexuality-position and its detail.
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Boston, Cities

This source names Boston directly: "Church, delivered 26 August 2003 in Boston with a follow-up 3 September 2003 in Cairo."

Source Coptic Orthodox Church Statement Condemning Homosexuality, Ordination of Homosexuals and Same-Sex Marriage (Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles)the holders' own account
Cairo, Cities

This source names Cairo directly: "with a follow-up 3 September 2003 in Cairo."

Source Coptic Orthodox Church Statement Condemning Homosexuality, Ordination of Homosexuals and Same-Sex Marriage (Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles)the holders' own account
Coptic Orthodoxy, Denominations

This source names Coptic Orthodox directly: "Hosted on the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles's own site, reproducing a declaration issued by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, delivered 26..."

Source Coptic Orthodox Church Statement Condemning Homosexuality, Ordination of Homosexuals and Same-Sex Marriage (Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles)the holders' own account
Claims Backed By This Source (16 claims)

This source backs 16 claims across the atlas. As facts: 12 well-attested. As cited relationships: 3 holds. Plus 1 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

Disposition By Topic

  • Sources, 13 claims: 10 well-attested, 3 holds.
  • Denominations, 3 claims: 2 well-attested, 1 general references.
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