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Welcome to the home of the Mandaean Community of San Antonio. We are a vibrant, ancient community rooted in the teachings of John the Baptist and the pursuit of the World of Light. Whether you are a member of our global family or a neighbor in the Alamo City, we invite you to learn about our rich heritage, our sacred traditions, and our journey from the banks of the Euphrates to the heart of Texas.
Welcome to the home of the Mandaean Community of San Antonio. We are a vibrant, ancient community rooted in the teachings of John the Baptist and the pursuit of the World of Light. Whether you are a member of our global family or a neighbor in the Alamo City, we invite you to learn about our rich heritage, our sacred traditions, and our journey from the banks of the Euphrates to the heart of Texas.
Contact & Community Engagement
Contact & Community Engagement
Join Our Community
Are you a Mandaean newcomer to the San Antonio or South Texas area? We are here to help you transition, find a spiritual home, and connect with fellow families.
Visit Us:
244 Sherwood Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201
Contact us:
Phone: +17262518490
Email: mand.satx@gmail.com
Social Media: Follow our local San Antonio Mandaean group for updates on festivals and gatherings.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandaean.sanantonio.5
Ritual Baptisms (Masbuta)
Ritual Baptisms (Masbuta)
Unlike other faiths where baptism is a one-time event, Mandaeans practice frequent ritual immersion in "living water" (flowing freshwater).
Where: We frequently gather at the Guadalupe River or other local San Antonio rivers.
When: Baptisms occur on Sundays, during major festivals, or for life milestones like weddings and births.
The Ritual: Adherents wear white cotton robes (rasta) to represent purity and light. The ceremony is led by a priest (tarmida) or a helper (eshkenda).
The Mandaean Cultural Center
The Mandaean Cultural Center
The community has established a cultural center in San Antonio that serves as the heart of their social life.
Social Gathering: It is used for prayer, meetings, weddings, and community religious celebrations.
Education: Efforts are made here to teach the younger generation the Mandaic alphabet and language to ensure their ancient texts, like the Ginza Rabba (The Great Treasure), can still be read and holding classes to familiarize them with religious ceremonies
Holiday Celebrations: Major religious celebration like Parwanaya are celebrated with communal meals and prayers.
Our Mission: To preserve and protect the Mandaean faith, language, and culture for future generations. We are dedicated to:
Our Mission: To preserve and protect the Mandaean faith, language, and culture for future generations. We are dedicated to:
Faith
Maintaining our sacred rituals of baptism and prayer in accordance with the Ginza Rabba.
Providing facilities and support for clergy to hold religious ceremonies such as baptisms, marriages, etc.
Community:
Community:
Providing a supportive environment for Mandaean families to thrive and integrate into the San Antonio community while staying true to our pacifist values.
Providing a supportive environment for Mandaean families to thrive and integrate into the San Antonio community while staying true to our pacifist values.
Introducing the Mandaeans to the City
Acting as a bridge of understanding between our ancient traditions and the diverse culture of South Texas.
Representing the Mandaeans at various city events .
Collaborating with journalists to feature the San Antonio Mandaean community and increase local awareness
Collaborating with journalists to feature the San Antonio Mandaean community and increase local awareness
Conference and Invitation: Welcoming Mandaean Language Professors and San Antonio City Officials
Conference and Invitation: Welcoming Mandaean Language Professors and San Antonio City Officials
Conducting communal prayers and worship on Sundays, followed by discussions on religious and social issues
Offering classes to encourage children and youth to connect with Mandaean religious ceremonies
An exhibition hosted by the Women’s Association, featuring puppets that represent various Mandaean religious occasions at the Mandi
An exhibition hosted by the Women’s Association, featuring puppets that represent various Mandaean religious occasions at the Mandi
Meetings and luncheons hosted by the Mandaean Women’s Social Center at the Mandi, held in a warm and welcoming environment.
Meetings and luncheons hosted by the Mandaean Women’s Social Center at the Mandi, held in a warm and welcoming environment.
Publishing Mandaean scriptures and religious texts in multiple languages.
Publishing Mandaean scriptures and religious texts in multiple languages.
Overseeing the maintenance and restoration of the Mandi facility.
Overseeing the maintenance and restoration of the Mandi facility.
Youth choir practice at the San Antonio Mandi
A baby’s baptism in the living water
A baby’s baptism in the living water
A beautiful wedding ceremony at the Mandi in San Antonio
A beautiful view of the San Antonio Mandi Building
A beautiful view of the San Antonio Mandi Building
The Installation of the Mandaean Darfash in San Antonio Mandi.
The Installation of the Mandaean Darfash in San Antonio Mandi.
Dehwa Festival Ceremonies Held at the San Antonio Mandi
Dehwa Festival Ceremonies Held at the San Antonio Mandi
A speech by a Mandaean Tarmida at the San Antonio Mandi
A speech by a Mandaean Tarmida at the San Antonio Mandi
Mandaean clergy presenting an introduction to the Mandaean faith at a local San Antonio event
Mandaean clergy presenting an introduction to the Mandaean faith at a local San Antonio event
The Mandaean community gathered at the San Antonio Mandi to commemorate the New Year
The Mandaean community gathered at the San Antonio Mandi to commemorate the New Year
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