Tsewatiwe Zema is the definitive mobile collection of Hymn and Song books used in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Spiritual Service.
This comprehensive app is essential for debteras, clergy, and the faithful, featuring the foundational works of Saint Yared, liturgical texts, and seasonal psalmodies necessary for conducting and participating in the Divine Services throughout the year.
Core Hymnody and Liturgical Books
The application provides a deep and authoritative collection, including:
• Hymn Books of St. Yared: The complete set of St. Yared's works: Digua, Tsome Digua, Mieraf, Zimare, Mewasiet, Zik, and Mezmur.
• Liturgical Prayers: The Covenant Prayer, Leviton, Mestebkuat, and Zeyinegis.
• Seasonal Readings: Psalms for the weeks and holidays of the year, and Books of Song (Mahlet) for the holydays.
• Daily Office: The complete Book of Horologium (Sa'atat) for the day and the night hours.
• Liturgical Books and readings for various holidays.
Features for Worship and Study
• Customizable Theme: Seamlessly switch between Night Mode and Day Mode using modern Material Design color schemes.
• Text Emphasis: Names of God, Jesus, St. Mary, and Saints are highlighted in colorful texts. Notices and Orders are written in italic for emphasis, with a setting to show saint names in Red Letters.
• Intuitive Navigation: Easily swipe between books and configure your preferred layout (list or grid view). The app supports multiple book collections for comparison.
• Adjustable Text: Control Font Sizes and rely on true type fonts for crisp, clear Ethiopic script.
• Powerful Search: Use the fast search feature to find specific texts, supporting whole words and accents.
Future Pro Update: Audio Synchronization
(Note: This feature is planned for a future update) Phrases will be highlighted and synchronized with the audio narration, allowing users to follow along with the chants.
Download Tsewatiwe Zema today and carry the sacred hymns and psalmodies of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church with you.
