The Colburn Family
Dr. Michael and Lisa Colburn continue to develop a software program for the translation and publication of liturgical texts, working closely with Fr. Seraphim Dedes (www.ematins.org). The software tool, AGES Liturgical Workbench, is now being used to generate Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgy, automatically inserting the variable hymns and parts. They plan to officially release the first version of the source code this summer.
In preparation for this, Michael went to Kenya last December to meet with His Eminence Archbishop Makarios. His Eminence requested that the software be used to create the next edition of the Priest’s Service Book, to be published in a number of the languages spoken in Africa. The Colburns plan to be in Kenya this summer to teach people how to use the software and guide them through loading translations into the database. Lisa has assisted Michael by loading texts from a number of languages into the program.
Last November, Michael was privileged to give the annual mission week lecture at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. Michael also provided training in language-learning techniques to new prospects for missionary service during New Candidate Orientation at the Mission Center in February.
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