Difference between Roman Catholic and Coptic Orthodox?

Question

If possible, could someone outline the difference between Roman Catholism and Coptic Orthodox?

Thank you in advance

Answer 1

The Catholic and Coptic Churches recently signed a common Christological declaration. Theologically, there is very little difference at the dogmatic level. The difference is more one of implementation. Also the Copts are not always considered to be part of the Orthodox. Copts are Copts. I would not be surprised to see the Copts as part of the Catholic Church in my lifetime.

Answer 2

Probably not much of a difference there. In fact, I'm pretty sure that Coptic Orthodox church members (and members of the Orthodox churches generally) can receive the sacraments from a Catholic priest. And Catholics can receive the sacraments from Orthodox priests.

Orthodox and Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings are virtually identical. One major difference between the two is ecclesiastical authority -- the Catholic Church has held 22 ecumenical councils (worldwide councils of all the bishops) in its history, but Orthodox generally recognize the authority of only the first 10 councils.

Orthodox currently don't recognize the authority of the Pope -- they have their own patriarchs -- but, again, their doctrinal and moral teachings are virtually the same, so we can receive the sacraments from each other's priests.

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Answer 3

The Coptic Church left Orthodox Church the 5th century and the Catholics 11th century.
The Coptics don't accept the 4th ecumenical synod. Catholics do.
It's impermissible to Orthodox Christians to participate to the sacraments of Catholic and Coptics

Answer 4

Roman Catholic is led by making use of the Pope in Rome. Coptic means Egyptian. Orthodox Coptic have their own church hierarchy. they do no longer stick to the Pope. even nonetheless, lots of the ideals and rituals are very comparable.