The church resembles heaven because it is the house

[Mary Naeem]

Pope Shenouda III





The church resembles heaven because it is the house of God or God's dwelling place. This is nearly the expression used about the first house of God. Jacob the Patriarch said: “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!” (Gen.28: 17) Since the church resembles heaven, it must have lights to illuminate it like the stars of heaven.