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The Meaning of Tewahedo
Many ask what 'Tewahedo' means in Ethiopian Orthodoxy. It comes from the Ge'ez word meaning 'unified' or 'made one,' referring to our Christological understanding of the union of...
Icon Styles: Byzantine vs Coptic
I've been studying both traditions and the iconographic differences are fascinating! Byzantine icons tend to use more gold leaf and specific proportions, while Coptic icons have this beautiful...
Prostration Practices: A Comparative Study
I've noticed that Oriental Orthodox prostrations differ slightly from ours. In the Byzantine tradition, we touch our foreheads to the ground, while I understand the Coptic practice involves...
Fasting Traditions Across Our Churches
I'm curious about Ethiopian fasting practices. I understand you fast for over 200 days per year? How does this compare to our Slavic traditions?
Armenian Liturgical Music Traditions
Our Armenian chant tradition is one of the oldest in Christianity. I'd love to discuss how it compares to Byzantine chant and share some recordings...