The answer
All our teachings and traditions are derived from the Bible. The Bible is the word of God, and it is our reference. If we need to know whether a teaching is right or wrong, the Bible is our thermometer. All our Orthodox teachings are Biblically rooted; nothing has been invented. Even if we consider the “Praises of Kiahk” where we praise St Mary saying, “Blessed are you O Mary...”, we find that these praises are derived from the Bible when St Mary said by the Holy Spirit, “...for behold henceforth, all generations will call me blessed” (Luke 1:48).
H.G. Bishop Moussa