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Adult Education Forum “Syriac Christianity: A Love Story” with Kim Leach. 10AM in the Dixon House Library
Our experience as Western or Latin Rite Christians including both Catholic and Protestant denominations may seem far removed from the beliefs, rituals, and practices of Eastern Rite Christianity and particularly the Oriental Rite, namely Syriac, Coptic, Armenian, and Ethiopian churches. However, the Book of Acts tells us the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch (in ancient Syria). Syriac is a dialect of Aramaic, the language Jesus primarily spoke. You are invited on a brief journey with the Syriac-speaking communities of Asia Minor, particularly the Church of the East, who are among the first Christians. Along with parishioner Kim Leach, a grandchild of Aramaic speakers, we’ll peek at an ancient liturgy (the Anaphora of Addai and Mari) and the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic, and consider how these Christians continue to live their faith.
Join us at 10a.m. in the Dixon House Library. All are welcome!
