Image of Salāmā

Malkǝʾ I begin, while I speak and recount a little, from your abundant struggle. For this our country, for which you became a martyr, Father Salāmā, our apostle, you. A spiritual king, you have given us this. Salutation to the memory of your name, like the memory of the sun, bright, and like the memory of the moon, radiant, which has no darkness. Father Salāmā, your miracles are many. I have taken refuge in your grace and your pure prayer, that you may save me from the red serpent. Salutation to the hair of your head, which is black, its curls abundant, and its locks thick. Father Salāmā, preacher of the son of Maryam, help me with your prayer at the time of the day when I call, as a beloved one helps his beloved brother. Salutation to the nails of your feet, the nails of your feet which are like a seal, a bond of friendship which is customary. Father Salāmā, your struggle is abundant, that you may make me dwell with you openly at the day of judgment, that I may not be separated from the flock. Salutation to your stature, which resembles a cedar, one that has sprouted in the midst of rivers, which is solitary. Father Salāmā, who fulfilled the commandment, upon your preaching, if it brings forth a shoot, may it be a shoot with the weapon of the Gospel, sharp.

Salutation to your entire image, each according to its form and likeness. Father Salāmā, herald of the word of God. Those who trusted in you, while they increase, send down the gift of your blessing from heaven, which is higher. Tarafa Malkǝʾ Salutation to you, Salāmā the bishop, clothed in the schema of angels. In Ethiopia he preached the Trinity of the Spirit, wise and admirable. Salutation to you, Salāmā the teacher, joyful on the horse of the Spirit. In Ethiopia he preached the Gospel of the mystery. Salutation to you, the word of your mouth is fixed, like the pure scent of incense. Salāmā, pure as a gem by nature, chosen from the treasure of the sun. Salutation to you, we say salutation to you in your sanctuary, the martyr, while we ask for our consolation. Before the face of God, may it stand as an intercessor, may your help pass through and prevail.