Annunciation to Zachariah (Suboreh Dazkharyo)

Annunciation to Zachariah (Suboreh Dazkharyo)

The Sunday of the Annunciation to Zachariah (had'bshabo d'Suboreh Da'zkharyo) according to the Liturgical Calendar of the Syriac Orthodox Church. This is the first Sunday of the season of Annunciation or Suboro. Initially, there were only two Sundays, however by the 12th century this was increased to six Sundays before Christmas. The prayers of this season reflect the theology of fulfillment. This Sunday is commemorated as the day when John the Baptist's birth was announced to Zachariah the priest by Archangel Gabriel. There are many examples in the Holy Bible & Church tradition of children being born to barren parents in waiting. From the patriarch Abraham & his wife Sarah to even the parents of St. Mary, we see many examples of God's miraculous grace being made manifest in those righteous faithful who continued to believe in Him. As we begin the season of Suboro, may we remain faithful that God will provide what we thought to be impossible. The Holy Bible readings from the Church Lectionary:Evening:St. Luke 1:1-17Morning:St. Luke 1:18-25Before Holy Qurbono:Genesis 17:15-22Numbers 8: 13-20I Samuel 1: 9-17Isaiah 41: 8-16Holy Qurbono:II Peter 1: 1-15Romans 4: 13-25St. Luke 11:45-51For sermons/commentaries based on the Gospel: https://goo.gl/DXNRN8Tone of the Day: 3 (7 for alternate days of the week) Syriac prayers: https://tinyurl.com/evk5px3m