St. Yared Sacred Instruments Ministry
"Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!"
Psalm 150:3-4
Welcome
Welcome to the St. Yared Sacred Instruments Ministry. Named after the father of Ethiopic hymnody, Saint Yared, this ministry is dedicated to preserving the sacred hymnological heritage of our Church.
We are committed to teaching the youth (ages 13+) the spiritual discipline of our traditional instruments. While our foundation is built on the Begena (Harp of David), our vision is to equip the next generation with the skills to master the Kebero, Masinqo, Krar, Washenet, and Tsenatsil. Our goal is to ensure that the praises of God continue to be offered with skill, understanding, and reverence.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission:
To preserve the ancient tradition of Saint Yared and Saint David by equipping the next generation to sing praises (Mezmur) with understanding and skill.
Future Vision:
While we begin with the Begena, our vision is to expand to other traditional instruments of the Church, ensuring the fullness of our hymnody is preserved.
Class Details:
Ages: 13 and up
When: Every Sunday - 10:00AM to 12:00PM & 12:00PM to 2:00PM
Where: Menbere Berhan St. Mary Cathedral, Abune Melke-Tsedek Hall and Online via Google Classroom
Requirement: Must be able to read Amharic
Get Involved
Students: Registration for Begena lesson is open. Please use the form below to register. Discover the spiritual discipline of the Begena and learn to sing praises to God with skill and understanding.
Volunteer Instructors: Join our team of dedicated mentors and help pass down the mastery of the Begena, Kebero, Masinqo, Krar, Washenet, and Tsenatsil to the next generation.
Contact Us
St. Yared Sacred Instruments Ministry Coordinator:
Heaven Getahun