Entries by Hiwot M

Purification, Illumination and Theosis

Transient all the misery, sorrow and pain in life, one can taste the sweet fruit of spiritual life.  Walking upon the narrow road of it in reality, love, peace and spiritual contentment, consume the esthetic mystical fare within Christianity.  Those who fought and defeat enemy by the power of Gospel and Holy Cross just as our righteous father Abune Tekele Haimanot, have reached up to the last ladder of spirituality.

It is certain we differ in our spiritualty and diligence. But with the talent bestowed from God, we shall inherit everlasting Kingdom. Mankind can be granted spiritual virtue as witness in the stories of saints in-scripted in holy scriptures.

Saint Meskel Kebra

Dear Children of God, Greetings to you and gratitude to Almighty God!

Children, how are you? How are you spending this summer season? We hope you are using your leisure time properly!

Dear Children, today we are going to tell you the story about Saint Mesekel Kebra. So be with us!

Archangel Saint Uriel

Archangel Saint Uriel is one of the vigilant holy angels who was sent from the Lord to Prophet Ezra to console, show the symbols and reveal to him all mysteries which will take place in the later days. When Ezra was troubled, while he was in captivity, distressed, greatly sorrowful about the captivity of the people and when he saw the idol­ worshipping Babylonians put the Israelites under cruel and bitter servitude as Ezra himself has said.

Saint little Cyriacus (Qirkos) and Julitta (Iyalota)

Dear Children of God, Greetings to you and gratitude to Almighty God!

Children, how are you? We hope you are well and good!

Today we are going to tell you the story about Saint Cyriacus (Qirkos) and his mother Julitta (Iyalota). So be with us!

Saint Abba Ephraim, the Syrian

Saint Abba Ephraim, the Syrian was a man from the city of Kawakebet, and his father was a priest of idols, who hated the worship of our Lord Jesus Christ. At that time, Abba Ephraim departed to Saint Abba Jacob, Bishop of Nisibis, who admonished, taught and baptized him with Christian baptism.

Saint Abba Cyrus (Kiros)

The Saint of Roman origin who was born from royalties Abba Cyrus (Kiros)  was the son of a Christian king of “Rome” Abya (son of Yonani) by his wife Genaser (vars. Anaser, Menaser). Three years after his brother Tewodosyos succeeded their father, Kiros becomes a hermit.

Abba Giorgis of Gascha

The righteous father Abba Giorgis of Gascha was born in the region of Wello, Borena province in 1357 E.C. His father Hizbe Sion was known by his contemporaries as “a comprehender of the Scriptures like Salathiel” (Salathiel refers to Ezra the Scribe). His mother was Emmena Sion from Bete Amhara.

Summer

Seasons are repetitive flow of rain, cloud, sun and thunders within days, months and years.

The Two Pillars of Church

Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul have become the two pillars of Church who were ardent preachers of the word of God, unshakable and valiant soldiers of the truth of Lord Jesus Christ. They feared neither beatings, nor even a martyric death, which they both suffered.