Mezgebe Haymanot (መዝገበ ሃይማኖት) is the comprehensive mobile application and complete digital treasury of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's sacred texts, with a strong focus on the Tigrigna language.
This application is an indispensable resource, containing over 100 Orthodox books across multiple categories. It brings centuries of spiritual tradition, prayer books, hymns, canonical texts, and scholarly works directly to your mobile device for study and devotion.
Extensive Tigrigna & Ge'ez Collection (100+ Books)
Dive into the richness of the faith with a massive, organized collection featuring key texts, including:
• Hymn Books of St. Yared: Digua, Tsome Digua, Mieraf, Zimare, Mewasiet, and more.
• Liturgical & Prayer Books: Divine Liturgies, Sa'atat (Book of Hours), Daily Prayers, Seife Sillasie, Book of Arganon, and Praise of St. Mary.
• Canonical & Historical Texts: Fetha Negest (The Law of the Kings), Kibre Negest (Glory of Kings), Haymanote Abew (The Faith of the Fathers), Synaxarium, and Book of Didascalia.
• Patristic Works: Books of Aba Giyorgis Zegasicha, Gedles (Biographies), Dirsanat (Homilies), and Bible Commentaries (on the 4 Evangelicals).
• Devotional: Yesene Golgota, Image of Saints, Martyrs and holy fathers (Melka Kidusan), and Books of Miracles.
Features Designed for Personalized Study
• Customizable Theme: Seamlessly switch between Night Mode and Day Mode using Material Design color schemes for optimal reading comfort.
• Text Tools: Easily Copy and Share selected passages via message, email, or social apps.
• Clear Emphasis: Names of God, Jesus, St. Mary, and Saints are displayed in Colorful Texts (or red, depending on settings) for honor and emphasis.
• Intuitive Navigation: Easily swipe between books, chapters, and categories, and configure your preferred book layout (list or grid view).
• Adjustable Text: Control Font Sizes and rely on true type fonts for crisp, clear Ethiopic script.
• Powerful Search: Use the fast and accurate search feature to find specific words or phrases across the entire collection, supporting whole words and accents.
• Multilingual Interface: The app interface is translated into English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromoo.
Future Pro Update: Audio Synchronization
(Note: This feature is planned for a future update) Phrases will be highlighted and synchronized with the audio narration for an enhanced learning experience.
Download Mezgebe Haymanot today and carry the immense spiritual treasury of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Tigrigna wherever you go!
