# Melka Gubae — Prayers of the Orthodox Saints

> Devotional guide for Ethiopian Orthodox Prayers of the Saints. (iPhone/iPad app by Getahun Ayalew.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melka-gubae/id1490687992 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Getahun Ayalew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489799131)
- Category: Books
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melka-gubae/id1490687992/reviews.md

## What is Melka Gubae?

Melka Gubae (former Melka Kidusan) is the essential devotional guide featuring the revered Prayers of the Saints (Melka Kidusan)—a central collection of hymns and thanksgiving prayers in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
This application is designed to enrich your spiritual life and facilitate active participation in church services. Carry this powerful resource with you for daily study, meditation, and devotion, allowing the poetic power of these hymns to guide your spiritual journey.


Central Features for Devotion
 • Revered Collection: Provides the core text of the Prayers of the Saints (Melka Kidusan), a book central to the spiritual life and holy rites of the EOTC.
 • Active Participation: The hymns' poetic form allows you to easily read along with the priests during church chants, enhancing your involvement.
 • Regular Updates: We regularly add more Saints’ Prayers to keep your devotional collection current and comprehensive.
 • Study Resource: Use the texts for deep personal study, meditation, and daily prayer at your own pace.
 
Multilingual & Customizable Content
 • Triple Translation: Prayers are provided in the sacred language of Ge'ez alongside clear Amharic and English translations for ease of understanding.
 • Interface Languages: The app menu and navigation are translated into English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromoo.
 • Text Clarity: Names of God, Jesus, St. Mary, and Saints are highlighted in colorful texts for reverence.
 • True Type Fonts: Ensures crisp and beautiful Ethiopic script in the main view.
 
Reading Comfort & Customization
 • Day/Night Mode: Switch seamlessly between Night Mode and Day Mode using Material Design color schemes for optimal reading comfort.
 • Font Control: Easily adjust font sizes and utilize the dedicated setting to display the name of saints in Red Letters for emphasis.
 • User-Friendly Navigation: Swipe between books and configure the translation choice and display (list or grid view).
 • Powerful Search: Use fast search features to find specific prayers, whole words, and accents quickly across the entire collection.

Download Melka Gubae today and keep the holy tradition of the Ethiopian Orthodox Saints’ Prayers always by your side.

## Key features

- Prayers of the Saints collection
- Triple translation (Ge'ez, Amharic, English)
- Day/Night reading modes
- Adjustable font sizes
- Powerful search functionality
- Regular updates with new prayers

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melka-gubae/id1490687992/reviews.md

### 1/5 — THE APP DOES NOT WORK

*2023-11-12*

What a shame,I can’t believe you are collecting money from an app that doesn’t work and yet it’s supposed to be a godly service.  Shame on you. This is not the way to make money.

### 5/5 — Keep it up

*2023-10-27*

Absolutely Love it!!!! Thank you so much. 
This App has been extremely helpful for me. 
Easy to use & Easy to read.

## Frequently asked questions about Melka Gubae

### What is Melka Gubae?

Melka Gubae is a devotional guide featuring the Prayers of the Saints (Melka Kidusan), a central collection of hymns and thanksgiving prayers for the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. It aims to enrich spiritual life and facilitate participation in church services.

### What languages are supported in Melka Gubae?

The prayers are available in Ge'ez, Amharic, and English. The app's interface and navigation are also translated into English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromoo for user convenience.

### How does Melka Gubae help with reading comfort?

Melka Gubae offers Day/Night modes with Material Design color schemes for optimal reading. Users can also adjust font sizes and choose to display the names of saints in Red Letters for emphasis.

### Can I search for specific prayers in Melka Gubae?

Yes, Melka Gubae features a powerful and fast search function. You can quickly find specific prayers, whole words, and accents across the entire collection.

### How often is Melka Gubae updated?

The app is regularly updated to include more Saints’ Prayers, ensuring your devotional collection remains current and comprehensive. The latest update was on 2025-11-19.

### What is the price of Melka Gubae?

Melka Gubae is a paid application priced at $6.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its full collection of prayers and features.

### What devices is Melka Gubae compatible with?

Melka Gubae is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### Does Melka Gubae have ads?

No, Melka Gubae does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted devotional experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5.2 — 2025-11-19

Performance Improvements

### 5.5.1 — 2024-05-25

Bug fixes and Performance Improvements
Bottom Navigation drawer added

### 5.5 — 2024-04-10

Multiple Melks added (More than 150 Melks in Geez and Amharic)
New Design and Color
Performance Improvements
Bugs are fixed

### 5.4.1 — 2024-01-17

Bugs fixed

### 5.4 — 2024-01-15

Performance Improvement

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