Elke B Speliopoulos
@speli.bsky.social
I am originally from Germany where I was raised but have lived in the US over half my life. I am Syriac Orthodox, married to a Greek Orthodox American. PhD, MDiv, MAR, BS.
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Don Jr. Just landed in Greenland
Trump before the election: We need to focus on America first, lower the cost of groceries, & secure the border
After the election: Let’s conquer Greenland, annex Canada, and take back the Panama Canal. And it’s going to be very difficult to lower the cost of living
Trump before the election: We need to focus on America first, lower the cost of groceries, & secure the border
After the election: Let’s conquer Greenland, annex Canada, and take back the Panama Canal. And it’s going to be very difficult to lower the cost of living
January 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Don Jr. Just landed in Greenland
Trump before the election: We need to focus on America first, lower the cost of groceries, & secure the border
After the election: Let’s conquer Greenland, annex Canada, and take back the Panama Canal. And it’s going to be very difficult to lower the cost of living
Trump before the election: We need to focus on America first, lower the cost of groceries, & secure the border
After the election: Let’s conquer Greenland, annex Canada, and take back the Panama Canal. And it’s going to be very difficult to lower the cost of living
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The list appears to be all-Sunni and is probably all-Islamist, but it includes at least some names from factions other than HTS. Notably, also, there seem to be some jihadi foreign fighters on it—Jordanian, Uighur? But that deserves more investigation.
Mr Sharaa grants military ranks to rebel commanders, from colonel (عقيد) to lieutenant general (لواء), effectively institutionalizing Syria’s new senior officer class.
@syriatv.bsky.social has more detail about some of the names:
www.syria.tv/%D8%B4%D9%85...
@syriatv.bsky.social has more detail about some of the names:
www.syria.tv/%D8%B4%D9%85...
شملت وزير الدفاع.. "القيادة العامة" في سوريا تعلن عن ترقيات لضباط في الجيش
أعلنت القيادة العامة للجيش والقوات المسلحة السورية، الأحد، في بيان رسمي صادر عن وزارة الدفاع، عن ترقيات جديدة في صفوف الضباط
https://www.syria.tv/شملت-وزير-الدفاع-القيادة-العامة-في-سوريا-تعلن-عن-ترقيات-لضباط-في-الجيش
December 30, 2024 at 12:21 PM
The list appears to be all-Sunni and is probably all-Islamist, but it includes at least some names from factions other than HTS. Notably, also, there seem to be some jihadi foreign fighters on it—Jordanian, Uighur? But that deserves more investigation.
Neues Abun d'Bashmayo auf Deutsch: Begegnungen mit Mönchen und Nonnen open.substack.com/pub/abundbas...
Begegnungen mit Mönchen und Nonnen
Gehört das Mönchtum der Vergangenheit an? Oder können wir von Mönchen und Nonnen lernen?
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December 24, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Neues Abun d'Bashmayo auf Deutsch: Begegnungen mit Mönchen und Nonnen open.substack.com/pub/abundbas...
Encounters with Monastics
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Encounters with Monastics
Is monasticism a thing of the past? Or can we learn from monks and nuns?
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December 24, 2024 at 5:08 AM
Encounters with Monastics
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Christmas sweaters come out once a year! 🎄 🤶 🧑🎄
December 23, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Christmas sweaters come out once a year! 🎄 🤶 🧑🎄
Ein Abend voller Tränen – und eine Gotteserscheinung mittendrin open.substack.com/pub/abundbas...
Ein Abend voller Tränen – und eine Gotteserscheinung mittendrin
Eine sehr persönliche Besinnung auf ein Trauma, das stellvertretend durch das Leben anderer erlebt wird.
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December 6, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Ein Abend voller Tränen – und eine Gotteserscheinung mittendrin open.substack.com/pub/abundbas...
An Evening of Tears - and a Godsighting in the Middle
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December 6, 2024 at 5:23 AM
An Evening of Tears - and a Godsighting in the Middle
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Such a blessing to see our patriarch, His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, praying at our monastery, Dayro d’Mor Jakob, in Germany.
December 4, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Such a blessing to see our patriarch, His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, praying at our monastery, Dayro d’Mor Jakob, in Germany.
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The South Korean Parliament voted 190-0 to repeal the martial law declaration. Troops have withdrawn from the grounds of the National Assembly building but the commander of the martial law forces says it remains in place until the President rescinds it. But good news. www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...
South Korea lawmakers defy president and block martial law as crowds protest outside parliament - live updates
President Yoon Suk Yeo's surprise late-night declaration of martial law has prompted large demonstrations in Seoul.
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December 3, 2024 at 5:14 PM
The South Korean Parliament voted 190-0 to repeal the martial law declaration. Troops have withdrawn from the grounds of the National Assembly building but the commander of the martial law forces says it remains in place until the President rescinds it. But good news. www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...
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I came onto Bluesky an hour ago, and the first two things I saw were posts providing useful context for understanding the imposition of martial law in South Korea—the exact kind of thing that Twitter used to be so useful for in a developing crisis.
December 3, 2024 at 3:19 PM
I came onto Bluesky an hour ago, and the first two things I saw were posts providing useful context for understanding the imposition of martial law in South Korea—the exact kind of thing that Twitter used to be so useful for in a developing crisis.
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This is hugely informative and important. I learned a lot and it makes me angry that I had no idea.
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
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December 3, 2024 at 5:17 PM
This is hugely informative and important. I learned a lot and it makes me angry that I had no idea.
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I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
docs.google.com
December 3, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Progress. Not done yet. At least our Orthodox wreath has been up. Albeit minus decorations so far. I am lame when it comes to decorating. 🤦♀️
December 3, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Progress. Not done yet. At least our Orthodox wreath has been up. Albeit minus decorations so far. I am lame when it comes to decorating. 🤦♀️
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Our 50% off sale is continuing all this weekend and into #CyberMonday. Explore our latest releases and classic titles, and save, save, save! www.gorgiaspress.com #BooksBooksBooks
November 30, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Our 50% off sale is continuing all this weekend and into #CyberMonday. Explore our latest releases and classic titles, and save, save, save! www.gorgiaspress.com #BooksBooksBooks
It was great to finally meet @charlesmeadows.bsky.social in person at #SBLAAR2024. Alas, I forgot to take a photo.
November 30, 2024 at 7:39 PM
It was great to finally meet @charlesmeadows.bsky.social in person at #SBLAAR2024. Alas, I forgot to take a photo.
I went to #SBLAAR2024 and came back with these books needing a good new home.
November 30, 2024 at 4:27 PM
I went to #SBLAAR2024 and came back with these books needing a good new home.
Pray with me for Syria 🇸🇾. What is happening there is horrible. 😩
November 30, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Pray with me for Syria 🇸🇾. What is happening there is horrible. 😩
A reading from St. Jacob of Sarug. youtu.be/ruG3k1rxhVg?...
On his feast day, a reading from Mor Jacob of Sarug on the love of God. #syriacorthodox #orthodox
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November 30, 2024 at 3:09 PM
A reading from St. Jacob of Sarug. youtu.be/ruG3k1rxhVg?...
Thanksgiving was good until I learned my son-in-law’s deconstruction was because of Bart Ehrman. I want to weep.
November 29, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Thanksgiving was good until I learned my son-in-law’s deconstruction was because of Bart Ehrman. I want to weep.
Ran into Drs. Michael Licona and Bart Ehrman at #SBLAAR2024 and told them all about the #SyriacOrthodox faith. 😇
November 24, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Ran into Drs. Michael Licona and Bart Ehrman at #SBLAAR2024 and told them all about the #SyriacOrthodox faith. 😇
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Remember your weakness, then you will be more cautious and you will not submit to the thoughts of pride and false glory.
+ H.H. Pope Shenouda III +
+ H.H. Pope Shenouda III +
November 21, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Remember your weakness, then you will be more cautious and you will not submit to the thoughts of pride and false glory.
+ H.H. Pope Shenouda III +
+ H.H. Pope Shenouda III +
“What I see around me would drive me insane if I did not know that no matter what happens, God will have the last word.”
— Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain
— Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain
November 21, 2024 at 1:35 PM
“What I see around me would drive me insane if I did not know that no matter what happens, God will have the last word.”
— Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain
— Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain
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The truth is, none of us really know what the next four years will look like. It’s incredibly difficult to predict what happens next. It does not feel good.
November 21, 2024 at 3:01 AM
The truth is, none of us really know what the next four years will look like. It’s incredibly difficult to predict what happens next. It does not feel good.