LOGC and TYA in DC Being Tewahdo in the 21st Century: Navigating collegiate and professional life “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” Prov 16:3 The LOGC conference initiated important discussions targeted towards middle and high school students. The students were welcomed with breakfast by the hardworking and caring members […]

The annual Sunday school conference of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, Diocese of U.S.A and Canada will be held on August 2nd-4th, 2019 at Debre Hayl St.Michael Church, Calgary Canada. To register for the gubae please fill the form here.

              In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit One God, Amen! "Have salt within yourselves" (Mark 9:50) One of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ’s teachings is mentioned by the Evangelist St. Mark, a remarking very deep lesson, "For everyone will be […]

In the name of the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! Reflecting on Intimacy Who is this God with whom we seek intimacy? It is the good God, the source of goodness and love, who has created all mankind for this purpose and has called us uniquely into being for a […]

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! Period I grew up believing that when on my period I am defiled and dirty. I was always told that when you are on your period you shouldn't “enter a church, take the communion, pray, kiss the holy cross, icon, […]

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! Are you a foodie?  She brought the fresh, warm bread to her nose, inhaling deeply. It smelled rich, promising a delightful taste. Picking up a knife, she applied copious amounts of thick, creamy almond butter. She spooned out a dollop […]

In the name of the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen. On fasting by St. John Chrysostom Fasting is medicine. When we take medicine we need to know the appropriate time to take it, the right amount and the condition of the body on which to take it. If any of […]

In the name of Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! Sex in church Fasting seasons are great opportunities to focus on our spiritual well being. During our fast, we should develop skills to help us control ourselves from the worldly temptations of the body and mind.  One of the hardest temptations […]

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen.  Part one Newaye: The word “Newaye” is a word in geez defined as “equipment.” Qdesat: The word “Qdesat” is also a word in geez defined as “blessed” or “Holy.” Therefore, “Newaye Qdesat” can be defined as “Holy equipment” that is […]

In the name of the father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! "Is not this the fast that I have chosen" (Isaiah 58:6). Saint Isaac the Syrian on Fasting The man who loves the conversation of yoke-mate fasting is a friend of chastity. Just as the satisfaction of the belly […]