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How do I live my faith today? Is there any relevance to tradition? Is my faith old fashioned? When St. Paul said, 'be not conformed to this world' what exactly did he mean? How do I share my Orthodox faith with friends? These are among many of the burning questions posed by countless Oriental Orthodox faithful today, especially in the diaspora. : If you've had these questions as well, mark your calendars and don't forget to tune in to Urho, The Way on Saturday January 16th at 11am EST (9:30pm IST). Join Rev. Dr. Renjan Mathew in conversation with Rev. Fr. Anthony Mourad as they discuss "Orthodoxy in the Contemporary World." : Fr. Anthony is a priest of our sister Coptic Orthodox Church, and one of the founders of both 'Coptic Orthodox Answers' and the newly launched 'Skopos' initiative. In addition to his parish ministry, Abouna Anthony's efforts extends to engagement with Orthodox youth and inquirers from across the world in dealing with questions of faith and practice while living as 21st century citizens. | | | #urho #UrhoTheWay #SyriacOrthodox #Malankara #MGSOSA #Syriac #Orthodox #OrientalOrthodox #Christianity #syrianorthodox #MalankaraSyriacOrthodox #Jacobite #knanaya #suryoyo #Orthodox #coptic #copticorthodox #armenianorthodox #tewahedo #ethiopianorthodox #eritreanorthodox #orthodoxchristian https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ94THDpFC3/?igshid=zjxfqrm7dnyb

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We here at Urho, The Way send our joyful greetings to all our friends and loved ones in the USA who are celebrating Thanksgiving Day! Even though this year's celebrations will be quite different, may it be a day of love, laughter and good memories. All glory and thanksgiving be to God! : Below, a beautiful excerpt from Mor Babowai the Catholicos ♰ 484, in his Letter to Cyriacus: "When your mouth is occupied with nourishment, let your heart be occupied with prayer. While your right hand is looking after your body’s needs at table, let your mind be given to praise and thanksgiving to Him who provides for your needs. In this way your food will be blessed and hallowed in your body, without your being concerned about this." | | | | | | #urho #UrhoTheWay #SyriacOrthodox #Malankara #MGSOSA #Syriac #Orthodox #OrientalOrthodox #Christianity #syrianorthodox #MalankaraSyriacOrthodox #Jacobite #knanaya #suryoyo #Orthodox #coptic #copticorthodox #armenianorthodox #tewahedo #ethiopianorthodox #eritreanorthodox #orthodoxchristian #thanksgiving https://www.instagram.com/p/CID0onmp3fz/?igshid=zm5grqg7k6cd

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Today as the world celebrates 'International Day of the Girl Child 2020', we ask that the intercession of St. Mary Yoldath Aloho and the whole company of saints be with the daughters of our Holy Church. #urho #UrhoTheWay #SyriacOrthodox #Malankara #MGSOSA #Syriac #Orthodox #OrientalOrthodox #Christianity #syrianorthodox #MalankaraSyriacOrthodox #Jacobite #knanaya #suryoyo #Orthodox #coptic #copticorthodox #armenianorthodox #tewahedo #ethiopianorthodox #eritreanorthodox #orthodoxchristian #internationaldayofthegirl https://www.instagram.com/p/CGN5pGUlBQY/?igshid=1p9rert3orgvw

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Today on the Syriac Orthodox Church Liturgical Calendar we celebrate the "Remembrance of all Women Saints". The Syriac Church gives great importance to women. From the time of our Lord Jesus to today, the contributions of women preaching the Good News of the Heavenly Kingdom are innumerable. Countless female saints gave their life for our Lord & many labored to spread the Gospel throughout the globe. May the intercession of the whole company of saintly women be our refuge! #urho #UrhoTheWay #SyriacOrthodox #Malankara #MGSOSA #Syriac #Orthodox #OrientalOrthodox #Christianity #syrianorthodox #MalankaraSyriacOrthodox #Jacobite #knanaya #suryoyo #Orthodox #coptic #copticorthodox #armenianorthodox #tewahedo #ethiopianorthodox #eritreanorthodox #orthodoxchristian #WednesdayofWomanhood https://www.instagram.com/p/CFfKbEnlSil/?igshid=1waqawfq84199

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This week, we look at the life of Mort Apollonia ♰ 245. Her story, which is narrated by Patriarch St. Dionysius of Alexandria to a presbyter in Antioch is found in the Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius "Chapter XLI - The Martyrs in Alexandria." : During the reign of Emperor Philip of Alexandria, Christians were persecuted throughout Alexandria. St. Apollonia was among those who were persecuted. An angry mob seized St. Apollonia, broke all her teeth with blows on her jaws, and piling up a bonfire before the city, threatened to burn her alive if she refused to recite with them the blasphemous sayings. But she asked for a brief delay (as if to consider the proposal) and without flinching leapt into the fire and was consumed. : From an initial reading, one may consider her actions to be suicide, and therefore a justification of the same. However, the Church Fathers were quick to point out the parallels with the Biblical figure Samson, who put himself in harms way to follow God's commandments. : The feast of St. Apollonia is celebrated on February 8th in the Syriac Orthodox Church. | | | | | | | #urho #UrhoTheWay #SyriacOrthodox #Malankara #MGSOSA #Syriac #Orthodox #OrientalOrthodox #Christianity #syrianorthodox #MalankaraSyriacOrthodox #Jacobite #knanaya #suryoyo #Orthodox #coptic #copticorthodox #armenianorthodox #tewahedo #ethiopianorthodox #eritreanorthodox #orthodoxchristian #WednesdayofWomanhood https://www.instagram.com/p/CE6-aKTlnHa/?igshid=1vh72055bmb9j

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This week we look at the term "Qaddish" which means holy. As mentioned, various forms of the Syriac term Qaddish and its root are found in the Syriac language. For example, when addressing our Patriarchs we call them "His Holiness" or Qaddišuṯeh. Regarding holiness, Mor Babowai the Catholicos ♰ 484 says, "Do not neglect your soul, but persevere in stilling unclean thoughts in its depths, for they habitually hinder the heart from progressing in purity and holiness by making it impure." Today, let us all make a commitment to strive for holiness in our actions and words, for as we read in the Holy Scriptures, "But be ye holy in all your conduct, as he is holy who hath called you. Because it is written: Be ye holy, even as I am holy." I Peter 1:15-16 #urho #UrhoTheWay #SyriacOrthodox #Malankara #MGSOSA #Syriac #Orthodox #OrientalOrthodox #Christianity #syrianorthodox #MalankaraSyriacOrthodox #Jacobite #knanaya #suryoyo #Orthodox #coptic #copticorthodox #armenianorthodox #tewahedo #ethiopianorthodox #eritreanorthodox #orthodoxchristian #FaithFriday https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcK-O1FwzG/?igshid=4cjym58g7gd2

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This week, we look at the term "Shunoyo" ܫܽܘܢܳܝܳܐ. The term Shunoyo is used for the Feast of the Departure of St. Mary the Theotokos. The Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch celebrates this feast every year on August 15th. The Syriac term Shunoyo may also be translated as Transitus or change, corresponding to the bodily transfer of the Virgin Mary into paradise after death. : Shunoyo is also known as the Feast of the Grapes. In the Byzantine tradition this feast is known as the Dormition, while the Latin west calls it the Assumption. : On this day, St. Thomas was given the Girdle (soonoro/belt) of the Virgin as testimony to the other Holy Apostles that she was translated to heaven. Syriac tradition reports that St. Thomas took the girdle of the Virgin Mary with him to India where he was martyred at the hands of pagan priests. When Thomas’ relics were taken to Edessa in the fourth century, the Holy girdle was brought with them. Finally the girdle reached the Church of the Virgin in Homs, which has been called the Church of the Virgin’s Girdle (Um al-Zennar Church) ever since. This church was originally built in 59AD by Melea, one of the 72 Evangelists. Portions of this blessed relic have been placed in the reliquaries of churches around the world. : May the intercession of St. Mary Yoldath Aloho be with us all as we celebrate Shunoyo tomorrow! | | | | | | | #urho #UrhoTheWay #SyriacOrthodox #Malankara #MGSOSA #Syriac #Orthodox #OrientalOrthodox #Christianity #syrianorthodox #MalankaraSyriacOrthodox #Jacobite #knanaya #suryoyo #Orthodox #coptic #copticorthodox #armenianorthodox #tewahedo #ethiopianorthodox #eritreanorthodox #orthodoxchristian #FaithFriday https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3_j7dlnqz/?igshid=n6pbg1u7u6vc

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This week we look at the life of St. Agatha ♰ 251. : St. Agatha was born in Palermo or Catina, Sicily, She vowed her virginity to God. When she refused to marry the Consul Quintian, he made laws against Christianity and she was tortured. When her breasts were cut off, St. Peter appeared to her in a vision and healed her. When she was rolled over hot coals mixed with broken pottery, an earthquake shook the town. Quintian, fearing from protests, sent her to prison where she died of her tortures in 251 A.D. : After a year following her death, Mount Etna erupted and threatened to engulf the town. The people in the town took her veil and interceded to Saint Agatha. The lava changed directions and the town was saved. The intercession of St. Agatha is specifically requested in earthquakes and breast disease. Her feast day is celebrated on February 5th annually. | | | | | | | #urho #UrhoTheWay #SyriacOrthodox #Malankara #MGSOSA #Syriac #Orthodox #OrientalOrthodox #Christianity #syrianorthodox #MalankaraSyriacOrthodox #Jacobite #knanaya #suryoyo #Orthodox #coptic #copticorthodox #armenianorthodox #tewahedo #ethiopianorthodox #eritreanorthodox #orthodoxchristian #WednesdayofWomanhood https://www.instagram.com/p/CDg9r3KlM0d/?igshid=157enve8a6a05