The Metaphysical Sectarian
July 6, 2023Wai Zema ze-semaIku
July 6, 2023Zema Arayam
Hale luya le-Ab
Hale luya le-wold
Hale luya le- Menfes Kidus
kedamiha le-Tsion
Semaye sarere webedagim arayo le-tsion le-Muse
Ze-Keme yigebir gebra le-debtera
English translation:
Praise be to the Father
Praise be to the Son
Praise be to the Holy Ghost
Prior to Zion God created the Heavens
God showed Moses the tent
Saint Yared
Saint Yared (c. 505-571) was an Ethiopian composer and saint who is credited with the creation of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's music system. His works, including hymns and chants, continue to be an important part of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's liturgy.