Metsihafe Seatat

Metsihafe Se'atat (The Horologium) is the definitive mobile edition of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's great public prayers, composed by Abba Giyorgis of Gascha in the 15th century.

This application provides the complete text of the canonical hours, a profound treasure of grace recited at seven stated times (Night, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline). Now, you can carry this abundant office—filled with psalms, patristic discourses, hymns, and prayers—wherever you go.

Spiritual & Canonical Content

• Complete Horologium: Contains the full seven canonical hours, detailing the prayers traditionally recited from Gibre Leilit (Night service) until dawn.

• Original Structure: Presents the office containing psalms, hymns, prayers, and discourses by the great fathers of the church.

• Enhanced Content: Book contents have been meticulously rearranged and missing parts included for a complete and accurate resource.

• Emphasis on Devotion: Notices and orders are highlighted in italic, and names of God, Jesus, St. Mary, and Saints are displayed in colorful text (with an option to display saint names in Red Letters).

Modern Study & Customization Features

• Multiple Book Collections: Supports reading two or more translations/versions side-by-side or within a multi-book collection of Ethiopian prayers.

• Intuitive Navigation: Easily swipe between books and configure the translation choice and layout (list or grid view) to suit your preference.

• Multi-Language Interface: The app interface is translated into English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromoo, making navigation easy for diverse users.

• Advanced Search: Use powerful, fast search features to find specific prayers, search whole words and accents, and see the number of results instantly.

Personalized Reading:

• Theme Control: Choose modern Material Design color schemes, including Night Mode and Day Mode.

• Font Excellence: Adjust font sizes and utilize true type fonts for superior clarity.

• Copy & Share: Select and share any text, prayer, or hymn via text message, email, or social media.

Future Pro Update: Audio Synchronization

(Note: This feature will be available in a future update) Phrases being read will be highlighted and synchronized with the audio, with a setting to turn this feature on or off.

Download Metsihafe Se'atat today to observe the canonical hours and connect with the timeless prayer tradition of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.