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-- by Mike Wingert

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The past year has gone by incredibly fast. In such a short amount of time, we've seen tremendous growth in this magazine leading to its immediate success.

Several people had talked about the need for such a magazine for a long time. Though there was much talk, action did not always come to fruition. As such, creating such an endeavor was both easy and difficult. In spite of the fact issues such as organization and logistics are vital to any project, it was obvious to us that the spiritual well being of the readers is our utmost priority. ...continue



By the Grace of God,
Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East
Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church

No.E358/05
December 1, 2005

Apostolic benediction to our beloved spiritual children, Mr. Thomas Daniel and all other Members of the Editorial Board of the electronic magazine "SHRORO."

We are happy to know from the e-mail letter dated November 30, 2005, of Mr. Thomas Daniel that the electronic-magazine "Shroro" is completing its first year of publication this month. ...continue

Participation

God's Descent and Our Ascent
by George Aramath
As we prepare to commemorate the birth of Christ, let us re-examine one of the greatest miracles performed by God for our sake--His incarnation.

Lost in Translation
by Mike Wingert
To round out our series on Syriac Christianity in East Asia, I thought I'd contribute a light-hearted article that will serve as a reminder for us as to why the legacy of antiquity is still important to us in our present age.

Southwestern Youth Conference
by Irine Thomas
On Saturday, November 19, 2005 St. Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church of Dallas hosted the Southern Regional MGSOSA fall conference. The theme of the conference was “Faith: the source of our strength”.

Comprehending the Orthodox Faith
by Dr. Paul Samuel
Many times we hear the term ‘Faith’ in Christian gatherings and preaching sessions and when it comes to our own MOTHER CHURCH, the term more in use would be...

Zoroastrian Foundatitons of the Monastic Architecture of Mesopotamia
by Fr. Dale Johnson
On June 21st, 1991, I was standing in the main sanctuary of Mor Gabriel Monastery in Midyat, Turkey, finishing the midnight prayers along with the community of nuns and monks.

Holy Land Travelogue
by Jose Kurian Puliyeril
The Apostles Church constructed on the right hand side of the entry from the King’s High way to Madaba was excavated in 1902. This church was...

Blessed Christmas 2005 and a Happy New Year 2006
by Fr. Mathai Varkey Puthukkunnathu
The genuine meaning of Christmas is in the word ‘Emmanuel’ which means God with us. The only begotten Son of God, Emmanuel emptied Himself...

St. Nicholas of Myra (Mor Zokhe)

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