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Queen of Sheba

Queen Makeda is remembered every year on September 11th, the Ethiopian New Year.

The day is called Enkutatash, meaning the "gift of jewels," commemorating the return of the Queen from her journey to visit King Solomon, as her chiefs welcomed her back by replenishing her treasury with enku, or jewels. It marks the time when the rains end and is celebrated with three days of prayers, psalms and hymns, and massive, colorful processions.

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“Righteousness is not about what I have to be, but what I have to want.” 

 

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How are Orthodox Women navigating the world of dating and relationships? What harmful misinformation and myths are out there?

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Axia Programs Manager Sherry Mohr will be interviewing author Lilyan Andrews about her new book, Waiting and Dating: An Orthodox Christian’s Guide for Navigating Singleness and Godly Relationships. We’ll be sharing their conversation tomorrow - stay tuned! 

 

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I have this beautiful icon of the Theotokos and Christ Child on a wooden egg. I wish I could remember when I received it, but I know it's been a part of our family for at least fifteen years.

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Our next icon encounter is by Susan Holman: 

 

St Xenia of Rome

As we approach their feast day, we are remembering the two Sts. Xenia by sharing this reflection by theologian Peter Bouteneff: