The Ethiopian Orthodox Church dates the top-down Christianization of Aksum circa 330 AD with King Ezana’s conversion to the monotheistic religion, under the influence of bishop Frumentius. Although ...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - January 19, 2025 Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Epiphany feast is celebrated throughout the country and commemorates the ...

The Ethiopian branch of Christianity first ... you are no longer an Orthodox Christian. In the days of Emperor Haile Selassie you couldn't speak against the tradition because it would be ...

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian priests light on incense in Fasilides Bath during the celebration of Timkat, the Ethiopian Epiphany, in the city of Gondar. Source: Getty የክርስትና እምነ ...

The churches, carved directly into solid rock, stand as a reminder of Ethiopia’s ancient connection to Christianity and its unique religious practices. The Orthodox Christmas, known as “Lidet ...

For the 10 million Coptic Christians of Ethiopia, one of the spiritual high ... theologians have held a series of dialogues with Orthodox prelates on the question of possible reunion.

The Nicene Creed is more than a statement of faith -- it is a powerful sign of unity among Christians, Pope Francis said as ...

Ethiopian Orthodox have a 40 day ‘Advent Fast ... On Christmas Eve Ethiopian Christian’s gather together for a church service, which is usually longer and more intense (giving time for ...

Doro wat is also the centerpiece for celebrations in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian culture, particularly Fasika, its version of Easter. To experience the bold flavor of doro wat, here are a few ...