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The question

Does the Coptic Orthodox Church have an icon depicting the Holy Trinity?

The answer

The Coptic Orthodox Church does not have any icon depicting the Holy Trinity. The Holy Theophany reveals the manifestation of the Holy Trinity, but only the voice of God the Father was heard, but He was not seen.

"And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, 'You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.'" (Luke 3:22).

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

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