The Theotokos   In the name of Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! “Holy, pure, shining, and praiseworthy,” acclaims St. Ephraim the Syrian in The Praises of St. Mary to Theotokos. Our Lady the two-fold virgin, is also praised by the Angel Gabriel, “Highly favored one,...

Moqomiya In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! Do you have a Moqomiya? Moqomiya is an instrument (wooden stick) used at church for standing support during the liturgy. If you go to church, you will often see the priests, and elders use Moqomiya...

Transforming Habits of Spiritual People In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! I am not yet the spiritual person God wants me to be. Indeed, I know that the meaning of salvation is to be and become spiritual, filled with the Holy Spirit....

Happy 2012! In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! When I was little my favorite holiday was Kudus Yohannse. This day came with many special treats for my little kid heart. Growing up, my siblings and I got new clothes once a year...

I am a FAKE Friend We, humans, are social creatures, meaning we are in constant need of family, friends, and acquaintances. Friendship is an important element of our life, we need it to feel connected, content, or fulfilled. Friends give us a sense of comfort and security. However, friends may...