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.
Christmas sweaters come out once a year! 🎄 🤶 🧑🎄
December 23, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Christmas sweaters come out once a year! 🎄 🤶 🧑🎄
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.
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. 🤦♀️
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.
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. 😇
“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