Christ is risen from the dead. Is this different from the miracles that He performed in which He raised people from the dead?

The answer

Yes, very different. It is characterised by four unique characteristics, which are:

• 1. It is a glorified resurrection. The Master arose with a glorified body (victorious), in contrast to those whom He raised before, for they arose with the same human body.
• 2. It is a permanent resurrection, which is not followed by death (Rom. 6:9-10). The others who were raised by Him, however, all died after some time.
• 3. It is a personal resurrection. This means that He arose by His own authority, and no one else raise Him. He arose, and was not raised.
• 4. It is a wondrous resurrection, which is unparalleled, for it is a victory over sin and death.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II

Pope Tawadros II, My Faith: A Series of Dialogues on the Creed (Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, 2014), 103–104.

The pages in the book (103–104)