@qala.dmadnha: The liturgical year of the Church of the East concludes with the Season of Qudash Edta, the Sanctification of the Church (beginning this Sunday), which commemorates the Second Coming of Christ, the heavenly Bridegroom, who will take His Bride, the Church, into Heaven. Over the next four weeks we are called to reflect on Christ’s relationship with his Church (the Heavenly Groom and His Bride) and our place within this Church and the Body of Christ. “At the very end, Patriarch Ishoyahb III set the consecration Sundays as the last after the coming of Elijah and after the destruction, disempowerment and condemnation of the son of doom. Then the heavenly groom will appear from the heavens of his glorious holiness and he will raise all people from the dust. He will make the righteous ascend and he will send sinners to hell. The holy church, the bride of Christ, are the saints and the true believers who will joyfully meet him and will accompany him with all respect, the true bridegroom, Jesus, our Savior. He will welcome the church, his bride and let her get into heaven with him. And with excellent voices and sweet chants, they will sing praises together with the heavenly choirs. Our Lord also appreciates us to share in the delights of the saints.” Imar Lee Aedta (ܐ̤ܡܲܪ ܠܝܼ ܥܹܕܬܵܐ) is a soghitha (hymn) traditionally chanted throughout the Sundays of this season. Structured in a question-and-answer format, the hymn brings together themes from both the Old and New Testaments. Though it is unclear who is posing the questions to the Church, the riddle-like dialogue builds a sense of anticipation and climax, ultimately affirming Christ’s promise to St. Peter, “Upon this rock, I will build my Church.” Sung by Amira Al Aeda Full Rendition on Youtube: “امرلي عيتا ايكا مع كلمات بالسورث وترجمة العربية (أميرة آل عيدا )”

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