What is it about?
In 2013 a Syriac Orthodox archdiocese was established in Guatemala, comprising mostly poor, rural Mayan populations. What happens to an old Christian tradition in a religious context that is Charismatic, Catholic and syncretic?
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Why is it important?
Against all odds this article shows the flexibility of the Syriac tradition and the commitment of the Mayan people to build a church that fits their spiritual and pastoral needs
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This page is a summary of: When Ephrem Meets the Maya: Defining and Adapting the Syriac Orthodox Tradition in Guatemala, Hugoye Journal of Syriac Studies, January 2020, Gorgias Press LLC,
DOI: 10.31826/hug-2020-230108.
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