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Daily Prayers:
It is mandatory for all faithful to pray seven times a day and at the following hours:
1. Upon rising from bed in the morning and before eating or commencing any task. Wash your hands and pray standing.
We glorify God for bringing us from darkness (night) to light (day). Adam was created.
2. At the third hour (9:00 AM) It is the Hour Eve was created. Daniel, the prophet prayed to God; the incarnation of Christ was announced by the
Angel Gabriel; The Lord was chastised in the presence of Pilot; and the Holy Spirit decended at Pentacost.
3. At the sixth hour (Noon) Satan is very active in deceiving people. Enoch offered prayer to God in the sanctuary
at Noon Christ was crucified at the 6th Hour.
4. At the ninth hour (3:00 PM) The Angels transmit our prayers and offerings to God. Our Lord gave His life on the Cross at the Ninth Hour
for our salvation
5. In the evening (6 PM) everyone receives payment for their labour; evening is a symbol of the Second Advent when
everyone shall be judged according to his work. Christ was buried at this hour.
6. In the evening (9 PM) before going to sleep, a prayer of thanksgiving is said because God has caused us to complete
the working hours of the day, also God himself prayed at this hour.
7. The Midnight prayer is most important because it was at this Hour that Christ was born, baptized and rose from the dead and will come again to
judge the living and the dead. The hands should be washed with water before morning and midnight prayers.
( The washing of hands is a symbol of purification ). Kyrie ~ Eleison is said 41 times at the end of prayers. (My Lord have Mercy)
or you can say : Ig-zee-'o tesahalene 41 ( "Lord have mercy upon us" )
While we all may have busy lives, with school, work, travel etc. you may find yourself unable to say the full prayers at the appointed times, in that event it is good to still say the Lords Prayer and the Virgin Mariam prayer every 3rd hour, as previously stated.
However it is most important to say the full morning prayers as well as the full PM prayers before going to sleep at night.
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THE LORD’S PRAYER (TSELOT) ~ AMHARIC (phonetic transcription)
Matthew 6: 9-13 Click to play
Tselot
ABBA-TA-CHIN HOY, BE-SE-MAI YE-MIT-NOR,
Father Our O, in Heaven, Who art,
SI-MIH YE-KE-DES, MENGIST TIMTA,
Your (Thy) Name Hallowed Thy Kingdom come,
FI-QA-DIH BE-SE-MAI, INDE - HO-NECH,
Thy Will In Heaven As Be done
IN-DI-HUN BIM-I-DIR TI-HUN,
Likewise On Earth Be done
YE’IL-LET IN-JERA-CHI-NIN, SI-TENE ZA-REY
Daily Bread Our Give Us This Day
BEDELA-CHIN-NIM YI-QIR BEL-LEN,
Wrongdoings Our Forgive For Us
ENG-NAM YEBEDEL-LUNIN YIQIR ENDE-MINIL,
We They Who Wrong us Forgive As We
ABETU - WODE FET-EN-NAM AT-TAAG-BAAN,
Towards Temptation Lead Not
KE-KIF-FU ADIN-NIN IN-JEE
Evil Deliver But
MEN-GIST YAN-TE NAT-TIN-NA
Kingdom For Thine and is
HAIL-IM MIS-GA-NAM LEZEL’ ALEM-MU. AM-MEYN
The Power Glory Forever and Forever Amen
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Beseme Ab wo'Weld woMenfes Qidus
Ahadu Amlak, Amen
DAILY PRAYERS - (while crossing yourself and prostrating 3 times, say...)
1. I cross my face and all over my
body with the sign of the cross.
In the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God.
+ Lord pity us, Lord spare us, Lord
have Mercy on us, Amen.
+ Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son
and the Holy Spirit now and for ever
and ever world without end, Amen.
I believe and offer my supplications
unto the Holy trinity.
I denounce Satan in the sight of the
Holy Mother Orthodox Church. And
in the presence of the Virgin Maryam
whom is Zion for ever and ever. Amen
2. NAKUTEKA EGZIO
O Lord, we give you thanks, and we
adore and glorify you.
O Lord, we subject ourselves unto you
We put our trust in you,
We give thanks unto you, O Lord, and
serve your Holy name,
We worship you, to whom all knees
bow in worship and all tongues serve,
Thou are God of Gods, Lord of Lords,
and Kings of Kings.
Thou are the creator of all who have
bodies and souls.
We call upon you according to the teachings of your Holy Son, who said,
“When we pray, say,”
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2. NAKUTEKA EGZIO
AMHARIC (phonetic transcription)
Abetu enamesgenhalen Abetu
Engkeprehalen Abetu Engezalhalen
Abetu Qidus, Smehne Enamesgenaln
Abetu Gulbt Hulu Lante Ygezal
Yamlakoch Amlak Ygeatoch Geata
Yngusochim Ngus Fettari Anta Nehe
Enantes Bemtsilyubet Gize Endih
Blachetlu Blo Qdus Ljjh Ljjh
Endastemaren
Endiheyaln Smchne Enttergalen
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
3. Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed
be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done on Earth as it
is in Heaven,
Give us this day our daily bread and
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive
those who trespass against us. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us and rescue us from all evil; for thine
is the kingdom, the power and the glory,
forever and forever. Amen
AMHARIC (phonetic transcription)
Abba-tachin Hoy, Besem-mai Yemit-nor,
Simih Ye-kedes, Mengistih Timta,
Fi-qadih Besem-mai, Inde-Honech
Indihun Bim-i-der Ti-Hun,
Ye'il-let In-jera-chi-nin, Sitene Za-rey
Bedela-Chin-nim Yi-qir Bel-len,
Eng-nam Yebedel-lu-nin Yi-qir Ende-minil,
Abetu - Wode Fe-te-nam At-tag-baan,
Ke-kif-fu Adin-nin Enjee
Mengist Yan-te Nat-tin-na
Hailim Mis-ganam Lezel’ alem-mu Amen
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4. PRAYER OF ST. MARIAM
O Holy Virgin Mariam in the peace of the
Angel Gabriel, peace be unto thee.
Thou are Virgin in Spirit as well as in body
O thou Mother of Perfect God, peace be
unto thee, Blessed are thou amongst
women and Blessed is the fruit of thy
womb. Rejoice, O thou who are full of
grace, the Lord is with thee. Ask and
pray for us to thy Beloved Son, Eeyesus
Kiristos, that he may have mercy upon
our souls and forgive us our sins. Amen
AMHARIC (phonetic transcription)
Ime-bea-ta-chin Qi-dist Dingil Maryam Hoy,
bem-mel-aku be-qidus Gabri-el Selamta,
Selam in-ilish-alem,
Bay-ha-sab-e-shim dingl nesh,
Bay-se-ga-shim dingl nesh,
Yea-che-na-fee ye-ig-zi-abhear inat Hoy,
Selamta Le-an-chee yi-ge-bashal,
ke-se-toch hulu tele-ytesh, anchi
yete-ba-re-kish nesh, yma-he-tay-nish fray
yete-bareke new, segan ye-tem-el-ash Hoy,
des yebilish, ig-zi-abhear keachi gar new-ina
ket-tay-we-da-dew Li-ji-shi, kegetachin,
ke-mediha-nee-ta-chin, ke-Eeyesus Kristos
Zend, Y-kirtan lemig-ni-lin, Hat-tee-a-ta-chin,
yasteseriy-lin zend, lezel' alem-mu. Amen
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5. PRAYER OF FAITH
We believe in one God, The Father
Almighty maker of Heaven of Earth
and all things visible and invisible.
And we believe in the Lord Eeyesus
Kiristos, the only begotten Son of the
Father who was with the father before
the creation of the world.
Light from Light,
True God from True God,
begotten not made
of one essence with the father
by whom all things are made,
and without Him was not anything in
Heaven or Earth made.
Who for us men, and for our salvation,
came down from Heaven was made
man and was incarnated from the Holy
Spirit and from the Holy Virgin Mariam.
Became man, was crucified for our
sakes in the days of Pontious Pilot,
suffered, died, was buried, and rose
from the dead on the third day, as was
written in the Holy Scriptures.
Ascended into Heaven into Glory.
He sat at the right hand of the Father
and will come again in glory to judge
the living and the dead.
And there is no end of His kingdom.
We believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord,
the giver of life who proceeded from
the Father.
We worship and glorify Him with the
Father and the Son who spoke by the
Prophets.
And we believe in one Holy Universal
Apostolic Church.
And we believe in one baptism for the
remission of sins and wait for the
resurrection from the dead,
Life to come.
World without end. Amen
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6.
Holy, Holy, Holy, perfect Lord of Hosts
Heaven and Earth are Full of the
Holiness of thy glory.
We worship thee, Eeyesus Kiristos,
with thy merciful and Heavenly Father
and the Holy Spirit, the Life giver, for
thou did come and Save us.
I offer one worship to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
(repeat 3xs)
Being one, He is three and being
three he is one. They are three in
persons and one in Godhead.
I worship before our Lady Mariam
Virgin and Mother of God, who is
pure in flesh and in her soul.
I worship before the cross of our
Lord Eeyesus Kiristos, which was
sanctified by his precious blood.
The Cross is our Might,
The Cross is our Strength.
The Cross is our Ransom,
and the Cross is the Medicine
of our Soul.
The Jews denied Him, but we
believe in him.
We who have believed in Him are
Saved by the power of His cross
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7.
Glory be to the Father, Glory be to the
Son, Glory be to the Holy Spirit (3Xs)
It is due to the Father, the Son and the
Holy Spirit (3Xs)
Glory be to our Lady Mariam, Virgin and
Mother of God.
It is due to our Lady Mariam, Virgin and
Mother of God.
Glory be to the cross of our Lord,
Eeyesus Kristos.
It is due to the cross of our Lord,
Eyesus Kristos.
Let Christ remember us in his mercy.
Amen.
And not neglect us in his second coming
Amen.
Let Him awaken us in order that we may thank His name. Amen.
Let Him make us firm in His worship.
Amen.
Our Lady Mariam, lift our prayers.
Amen.
Ask forgiveness for all our sins.
Amen.
Before the throne of our Lord.
Amen.
To Him who gave us this bread.
For his mercy endures forever.
And to Him who gave us this cup.
For his mercy endures forever.
And to Him who have given us our food
and clothing.
For His mercy endures forever.
And to Him who endures all our sins.
For His mercy endures forever.
And to Him who gave us His Holy flesh
and His precious blood
For His mercy endures forever.
To Him who saved us from death.
For His mercy endures forever.
And to Him who preserves us to this
very moment.
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8. ‡ ALL PEOPLE SHALL SAY ‡
To Him let us give glory, giving thanks to
God the Most High, and let us give thanks
to His mother and His Honorable Cross.
‡ ALL PEOPLE SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER
AND THE VIRGIN MARIAM PRAYER
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Peace be unto you, while honoring you
our mother Mariam, we beseech you.
We trust YOU to save us from evil beasts.
For the sake of Hanna, thy mother and
father Iyakem. O Virgin Mariam, today
bless our congregation
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9. TSELOTE EGZITENA MARIAM
(Prayer of Virgin Mariam)
Saint Luke Chapter 1 verses 46-55
And the Virgin Mariam said, my soul
does magnify the Lord.
My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
For he has regarded the low estate of his
handmaiden; for behold from henceforth
all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty has done to me
great things; and Holy is His name.
And mercy is on them that fear Him from
generation to generation. He has showed
strength with His arm; He has scattered
the proud in the imagination of their
hearts. He has put down the mighty from
their seats, and exalted them of low
degree.
He has filled the hungry with good things;
and the rich he hath sent away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel, in
remembrance of His mercy.
As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham,
and to his seed forever and ever. Amen
(Fasting of the Virgin Mariam (done by the
Apostles) August 7th to 22nd. Therefore
all members should observe this fasting)
‡ ALL PEOPLE SHALL SAY
THE HYMN OF PRAISE OF OUR LADY
VIRGIN MARIAM ‡
( WEDDASSE MARYAM )
Ethiopian children by age 7 memorize
the Weddasse Mariam by heart.
It is said at the beginning and ending of
all Orthodox services in remembrance of
Her ASSUMPTION during August
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Weddasse Mariam (Hymn of raise of the Virgin Mariam)
( 1 )
WEDDASSE MARIAM
BASIC INTRODUCTION
The Holy Virgin Mariam has appeared at different times and in diverse manners to many Church Fathers and Holy Men, one of which was Saint Ephraim, the Syrian.
She appeared to him from the First Day of the week until
the Seventh Day, accompanied by Heavenly Hosts,
Prophets, and Apostles, and Holy Fathers, who were gone
before him and had joined the Communion of Saints.
As the appearance took place, he was filled with the
Holy Ghost and uttered this praise to her.
This praise is called Weddasse Mariam.
Even though the title is called “Hymns of Praise to the
Virgin Mariam,” it is really full of the Old Testament Texts,
that describes the Mystery of the Incarnation and Praise of
God for His plan and economy. Many Ethiopians have been sanctified by praying this prayer
Ethiopian children from the age of 7 are taught to memorize this prayer by heart.
This prayer is said in all Ethiopian Orthodox Churches at
the beginning and ending of all services.
In particular, this prayer is recited by all the faithful of the
church in remembrance of Her ASSUMPTION during the
month of August.
Therefore, May God make us all worthy to utter
these Holy Words of the Incarnation and may
the Mother of God pray for us all.
(Fasting of the Virgin Mariam (done by the Apostles)
August 7th to 22nd.
Therefore all members should observe this fasting)
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Daily Prayers:
It is mandatory for all faithful to pray seven times a day and at the following hours:
1. Upon rising from bed in the morning and before eating or commencing any task. Wash your hands and pray standing.
We glorify God for bringing us from darkness (night) to light (day). Adam was created.
2. At the third hour (9:00 AM) It is the Hour Eve was created. Daniel, the prophet prayed to God; the incarnation of Christ was announced by the
Angel Gabriel; The Lord was chastised in the presence of Pilot; and the Holy Spirit decended at Pentacost.
3. At the sixth hour (Noon) Satan is very active in deceiving people. Enoch offered prayer to God in the sanctuary
at Noon Christ was crucified at the 6th Hour.
4. At the ninth hour (3:00 PM) The Angels transmit our prayers and offerings to God. Our Lord gave His life on the Cross at the Ninth Hour
for our salvation
5. In the evening (6 PM) everyone receives payment for their labour; evening is a symbol of the Second Advent when
everyone shall be judged according to his work. Christ was buried at this hour.
6. In the evening (9 PM) before going to sleep, a prayer of thanksgiving is said because God has caused us to complete
the working hours of the day, also God himself prayed at this hour.
7. The Midnight prayer is most important because it was at this Hour that Christ was born, baptized and rose from the dead and will come again to
judge the living and the dead. The hands should be washed with water before morning and midnight prayers.
( The washing of hands is a symbol of purification ). Kyrie ~ Eleison is said 41 times at the end of prayers. (My Lord have Mercy)
or you can say : Ig-zee-'o tesahalene 41 ( "Lord have mercy upon us" )
While we all may have busy lives, with school, work, travel etc. you may find yourself unable to say the full prayers at the appointed times, in that event it is good to still say the Lords Prayer and the Virgin Mariam prayer every 3rd hour, as previously stated.
However it is most important to say the full morning prayers as well as the full PM prayers before going to sleep at night.
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THE LORD’S PRAYER (TSELOT) ~ AMHARIC (phonetic transcription)
Matthew 6: 9-13 Click to play
Tselot
ABBA-TA-CHIN HOY, BE-SE-MAI YE-MIT-NOR,
Father Our O, in Heaven, Who art,
SI-MIH YE-KE-DES, MENGIST TIMTA,
Your (Thy) Name Hallowed Thy Kingdom come,
FI-QA-DIH BE-SE-MAI, INDE - HO-NECH,
Thy Will In Heaven As Be done
IN-DI-HUN BIM-I-DIR TI-HUN,
Likewise On Earth Be done
YE’IL-LET IN-JERA-CHI-NIN, SI-TENE ZA-REY
Daily Bread Our Give Us This Day
BEDELA-CHIN-NIM YI-QIR BEL-LEN,
Wrongdoings Our Forgive For Us
ENG-NAM YEBEDEL-LUNIN YIQIR ENDE-MINIL,
We They Who Wrong us Forgive As We
ABETU - WODE FET-EN-NAM AT-TAAG-BAAN,
Towards Temptation Lead Not
KE-KIF-FU ADIN-NIN IN-JEE
Evil Deliver But
MEN-GIST YAN-TE NAT-TIN-NA
Kingdom For Thine and is
HAIL-IM MIS-GA-NAM LEZEL’ ALEM-MU. AM-MEYN
The Power Glory Forever and Forever Amen
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Beseme Ab wo'Weld woMenfes Qidus
Ahadu Amlak, Amen
DAILY PRAYERS - (while crossing yourself and prostrating 3 times, say...)
1. I cross my face and all over my
body with the sign of the cross.
In the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God.
+ Lord pity us, Lord spare us, Lord
have Mercy on us, Amen.
+ Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son
and the Holy Spirit now and for ever
and ever world without end, Amen.
I believe and offer my supplications
unto the Holy trinity.
I denounce Satan in the sight of the
Holy Mother Orthodox Church. And
in the presence of the Virgin Maryam
whom is Zion for ever and ever. Amen
2. NAKUTEKA EGZIO
O Lord, we give you thanks, and we
adore and glorify you.
O Lord, we subject ourselves unto you
We put our trust in you,
We give thanks unto you, O Lord, and
serve your Holy name,
We worship you, to whom all knees
bow in worship and all tongues serve,
Thou are God of Gods, Lord of Lords,
and Kings of Kings.
Thou are the creator of all who have
bodies and souls.
We call upon you according to the teachings of your Holy Son, who said,
“When we pray, say,”
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2. NAKUTEKA EGZIO
AMHARIC (phonetic transcription)
Abetu enamesgenhalen Abetu
Engkeprehalen Abetu Engezalhalen
Abetu Qidus, Smehne Enamesgenaln
Abetu Gulbt Hulu Lante Ygezal
Yamlakoch Amlak Ygeatoch Geata
Yngusochim Ngus Fettari Anta Nehe
Enantes Bemtsilyubet Gize Endih
Blachetlu Blo Qdus Ljjh Ljjh
Endastemaren
Endiheyaln Smchne Enttergalen
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
3. Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed
be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done on Earth as it
is in Heaven,
Give us this day our daily bread and
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive
those who trespass against us. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us and rescue us from all evil; for thine
is the kingdom, the power and the glory,
forever and forever. Amen
AMHARIC (phonetic transcription)
Abba-tachin Hoy, Besem-mai Yemit-nor,
Simih Ye-kedes, Mengistih Timta,
Fi-qadih Besem-mai, Inde-Honech
Indihun Bim-i-der Ti-Hun,
Ye'il-let In-jera-chi-nin, Sitene Za-rey
Bedela-Chin-nim Yi-qir Bel-len,
Eng-nam Yebedel-lu-nin Yi-qir Ende-minil,
Abetu - Wode Fe-te-nam At-tag-baan,
Ke-kif-fu Adin-nin Enjee
Mengist Yan-te Nat-tin-na
Hailim Mis-ganam Lezel’ alem-mu Amen
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4. PRAYER OF ST. MARIAM
O Holy Virgin Mariam in the peace of the
Angel Gabriel, peace be unto thee.
Thou are Virgin in Spirit as well as in body
O thou Mother of Perfect God, peace be
unto thee, Blessed are thou amongst
women and Blessed is the fruit of thy
womb. Rejoice, O thou who are full of
grace, the Lord is with thee. Ask and
pray for us to thy Beloved Son, Eeyesus
Kiristos, that he may have mercy upon
our souls and forgive us our sins. Amen
AMHARIC (phonetic transcription)
Ime-bea-ta-chin Qi-dist Dingil Maryam Hoy,
bem-mel-aku be-qidus Gabri-el Selamta,
Selam in-ilish-alem,
Bay-ha-sab-e-shim dingl nesh,
Bay-se-ga-shim dingl nesh,
Yea-che-na-fee ye-ig-zi-abhear inat Hoy,
Selamta Le-an-chee yi-ge-bashal,
ke-se-toch hulu tele-ytesh, anchi
yete-ba-re-kish nesh, yma-he-tay-nish fray
yete-bareke new, segan ye-tem-el-ash Hoy,
des yebilish, ig-zi-abhear keachi gar new-ina
ket-tay-we-da-dew Li-ji-shi, kegetachin,
ke-mediha-nee-ta-chin, ke-Eeyesus Kristos
Zend, Y-kirtan lemig-ni-lin, Hat-tee-a-ta-chin,
yasteseriy-lin zend, lezel' alem-mu. Amen
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5. PRAYER OF FAITH
We believe in one God, The Father
Almighty maker of Heaven of Earth
and all things visible and invisible.
And we believe in the Lord Eeyesus
Kiristos, the only begotten Son of the
Father who was with the father before
the creation of the world.
Light from Light,
True God from True God,
begotten not made
of one essence with the father
by whom all things are made,
and without Him was not anything in
Heaven or Earth made.
Who for us men, and for our salvation,
came down from Heaven was made
man and was incarnated from the Holy
Spirit and from the Holy Virgin Mariam.
Became man, was crucified for our
sakes in the days of Pontious Pilot,
suffered, died, was buried, and rose
from the dead on the third day, as was
written in the Holy Scriptures.
Ascended into Heaven into Glory.
He sat at the right hand of the Father
and will come again in glory to judge
the living and the dead.
And there is no end of His kingdom.
We believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord,
the giver of life who proceeded from
the Father.
We worship and glorify Him with the
Father and the Son who spoke by the
Prophets.
And we believe in one Holy Universal
Apostolic Church.
And we believe in one baptism for the
remission of sins and wait for the
resurrection from the dead,
Life to come.
World without end. Amen
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6.
Holy, Holy, Holy, perfect Lord of Hosts
Heaven and Earth are Full of the
Holiness of thy glory.
We worship thee, Eeyesus Kiristos,
with thy merciful and Heavenly Father
and the Holy Spirit, the Life giver, for
thou did come and Save us.
I offer one worship to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
(repeat 3xs)
Being one, He is three and being
three he is one. They are three in
persons and one in Godhead.
I worship before our Lady Mariam
Virgin and Mother of God, who is
pure in flesh and in her soul.
I worship before the cross of our
Lord Eeyesus Kiristos, which was
sanctified by his precious blood.
The Cross is our Might,
The Cross is our Strength.
The Cross is our Ransom,
and the Cross is the Medicine
of our Soul.
The Jews denied Him, but we
believe in him.
We who have believed in Him are
Saved by the power of His cross
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7.
Glory be to the Father, Glory be to the
Son, Glory be to the Holy Spirit (3Xs)
It is due to the Father, the Son and the
Holy Spirit (3Xs)
Glory be to our Lady Mariam, Virgin and
Mother of God.
It is due to our Lady Mariam, Virgin and
Mother of God.
Glory be to the cross of our Lord,
Eeyesus Kristos.
It is due to the cross of our Lord,
Eyesus Kristos.
Let Christ remember us in his mercy.
Amen.
And not neglect us in his second coming
Amen.
Let Him awaken us in order that we may thank His name. Amen.
Let Him make us firm in His worship.
Amen.
Our Lady Mariam, lift our prayers.
Amen.
Ask forgiveness for all our sins.
Amen.
Before the throne of our Lord.
Amen.
To Him who gave us this bread.
For his mercy endures forever.
And to Him who gave us this cup.
For his mercy endures forever.
And to Him who have given us our food
and clothing.
For His mercy endures forever.
And to Him who endures all our sins.
For His mercy endures forever.
And to Him who gave us His Holy flesh
and His precious blood
For His mercy endures forever.
To Him who saved us from death.
For His mercy endures forever.
And to Him who preserves us to this
very moment.
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8. ‡ ALL PEOPLE SHALL SAY ‡
To Him let us give glory, giving thanks to
God the Most High, and let us give thanks
to His mother and His Honorable Cross.
‡ ALL PEOPLE SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER
AND THE VIRGIN MARIAM PRAYER
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peace be unto you, while honoring you
our mother Mariam, we beseech you.
We trust YOU to save us from evil beasts.
For the sake of Hanna, thy mother and
father Iyakem. O Virgin Mariam, today
bless our congregation
**************************************************************
9. TSELOTE EGZITENA MARIAM
(Prayer of Virgin Mariam)
Saint Luke Chapter 1 verses 46-55
And the Virgin Mariam said, my soul
does magnify the Lord.
My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
For he has regarded the low estate of his
handmaiden; for behold from henceforth
all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty has done to me
great things; and Holy is His name.
And mercy is on them that fear Him from
generation to generation. He has showed
strength with His arm; He has scattered
the proud in the imagination of their
hearts. He has put down the mighty from
their seats, and exalted them of low
degree.
He has filled the hungry with good things;
and the rich he hath sent away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel, in
remembrance of His mercy.
As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham,
and to his seed forever and ever. Amen
(Fasting of the Virgin Mariam (done by the
Apostles) August 7th to 22nd. Therefore
all members should observe this fasting)
‡ ALL PEOPLE SHALL SAY
THE HYMN OF PRAISE OF OUR LADY
VIRGIN MARIAM ‡
( WEDDASSE MARYAM )
Ethiopian children by age 7 memorize
the Weddasse Mariam by heart.
It is said at the beginning and ending of
all Orthodox services in remembrance of
Her ASSUMPTION during August
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Weddasse Mariam (Hymn of raise of the Virgin Mariam)
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WEDDASSE MARIAM
BASIC INTRODUCTION
The Holy Virgin Mariam has appeared at different times and in diverse manners to many Church Fathers and Holy Men, one of which was Saint Ephraim, the Syrian.
She appeared to him from the First Day of the week until
the Seventh Day, accompanied by Heavenly Hosts,
Prophets, and Apostles, and Holy Fathers, who were gone
before him and had joined the Communion of Saints.
As the appearance took place, he was filled with the
Holy Ghost and uttered this praise to her.
This praise is called Weddasse Mariam.
Even though the title is called “Hymns of Praise to the
Virgin Mariam,” it is really full of the Old Testament Texts,
that describes the Mystery of the Incarnation and Praise of
God for His plan and economy. Many Ethiopians have been sanctified by praying this prayer
Ethiopian children from the age of 7 are taught to memorize this prayer by heart.
This prayer is said in all Ethiopian Orthodox Churches at
the beginning and ending of all services.
In particular, this prayer is recited by all the faithful of the
church in remembrance of Her ASSUMPTION during the
month of August.
Therefore, May God make us all worthy to utter
these Holy Words of the Incarnation and may
the Mother of God pray for us all.
(Fasting of the Virgin Mariam (done by the Apostles)
August 7th to 22nd.
Therefore all members should observe this fasting)
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