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on December 28, 2011

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Nineveh Fast

Nineveh Fast Three Days Nineveh Fast which is also known as Rogation of the Ninevites. This sacred Fast is Only practiced by Syriac Christians. The Syrian Orthodox Church can trace the origin of the Nineveh Fast to the fourth century AD. The hymns and Memras of St. Ephrem, the Syrian, indicate this. This Fast used to last six days in the early centuries,( 3 days Rogation of the Ninevites + Fast of Virgins) but it is now only three days long, beginning on the third Monday before the Great Lent (18 days gap). Through the ages, the three-day fast had fallen by the wayside. According to Mor Dionysius Bar Salibi, it was Mor Marutha Maphriana of Tikrit, who ruled from 565 to 649 and mandated it to be kept by the Church as a canonical fast. A similar reference is in the book "Scattered Pearls" by His Holiness Patriarch Aprem Bursom. When coming to Malankara, there is ample proof that this fast was observed in Kerala as early as the 15th century with the utmost reverence and fear. ...

Shubkono: The Service of Reconciliation

Shubkono: The Service of Reconciliation Lent is a time of introspection and spiritual renewal in the Christian faith, and it is when believers are encouraged to draw closer to God through prayer, fasting, and reflection. At the heart of Lent lies the ministry of reconciliation, which seeks to heal the wounds of division and bring people together in love and forgiveness. The Shubkono service is a significant expression of this ministry, which is performed two times In the Great lent season of the Syriac Orthodox Church, first on the first Monday after the noon prayer, or for convenience, on the first Sunday evening of the Great Lent and also on Gospel Saturday (Saturday of Good Tidings) before the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This service is a beautiful reminder of the importance of love, patience, and reconciliation. The priest speaks on these themes during this service, offering the congregation wisdom and guidance. After his words, he recites three prayers and descends on bende...

Let's Prepare for the Great Lent.

"And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so that others may see their fasting. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." Matthew 6:16-18 The Syriac Orthodox Church observes a 50-day Lenten season known as "the Great Lent" to prepare for the advent of Easter. This season is marked by fasting, prayer, repentance, and almsgiving. Its objective is to assist the faithful in preparing their hearts and minds to celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection. The season begins on the Sunday evening of the wedding of Cana and lasts for 40 days, after which the passion week culminates in Easter. The number 40 holds prime importance in the Bible, representing a trial, testing, and preparation period. For instance, the city of Nineveh...

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