Habeebai The Syriac word “Habeebai” means “My beloved ones”. This word is used in the introduction and conclusion to the reading of General Epistle or Acts of Apostles in Holy Qurbana. The deacon standing on one step below the sanctuary on the North side, reads from James, I and II Read more…
‘KURIE ELEISON’ – is frequently repeated word in our worship, in Churches and in our personal prayers. They are repeated in litanies, which consist of short petitions, each of which ends with the words ‘KURIE–ELEISON’. There are many other services during which “Lord have mercy on us” is repeated many Read more…
St. Dimet, Dometius (Domitius), is venerated as a martyr and saint, who lived in the fourth century and belonged to Persia during the reign of Constantine the Great. He was by tradition a Persian doctor but an idolater by religion. He like St Paul, is said to have persecuted many Christians early in his youth, before he was converted to Christ. The Read more…
The Greek Matthias or Maththias, is a name derived from Mattathias, (Heb. Mattithiah, signifying “gift of Yahweh). St. Matthias was not one of the original Apostles but was chosen by the other Apostles when Judas left their rank. One apostle had defected, the deserted office of the betrayer needed to Read more…
We are on a grand pilgrimage to the Promised Land and very soon we will be on the doorsteps of yet another Great lent. The Great Lent is one of the main keys to the Kingdom Of God. Lent, in our faith describes the complete dedication of our body, soul Read more…
Evening: Matthew 18: 15 – 22 Morning: Mark 9: 33 – 50o Holy Qurbana o Old Testament ReadingsLeviticus 19: 13-18; Joshua 23: 7 -14; Malachi 4: 1 – 6o Epistle Readings James 2: 14-26; 1 Corinthians 14: 34-40; o Gospel Proclamation Mark 6: 7-13
A Saint is one in whom Christ lives, one who opens his life to Christ and lives as, Christ wills him to live. Saints are those, who exemplary spiritual lives, deeds, and works, with an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God, keeping the commandments of Christ. They inspired and Read more…