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An Ethiopian Easter: Unexpected wonders of Lalibela and Addis Ababa

March 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Despite still being blighted by poverty, it is rich in culture and natural wonders and beginning to realise its potential as a tourist destination By Chris Granet Feast time: Pilgrims at the Church of St George, Lalibela Getty Images A … read more »

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RE: The Ethiopian Muslim Civil Rights Movement: Implications for Democracy in Ethiopia

March 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Civil right movement by the Muslims is unified, coordinated and disciplined on their demand for the existing religious freedom to be respected and run their own affairs without government interference and respect their long standing harmonious relationship with the … read more »

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Ethiopia: The New Patriarch of the Ethiopian Tewahdo Orthodox Church – Abune Mathias

March 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Government of Ethiopia The Ethiopian Tewahdo Orthodox Church has elected Abune Matthias as its new Patriarch, replacing Abune Paulos who passed away in August last year. Under the title “His Holiness, Abuna Mathias, Sixth Patriarch and Catholicos of Ethiopia” the … read more »

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Coptic Christian Pope: ‘We Pray for the Churches of Rome and Ethiopia’

March 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

“The Church of Ethiopia begins elections (Feb. 28) for its new pope, to succeed Pope Paulos, who will be ordained next Sunday, 3 March,” H.H. Pope Tawadros II has announced. “The Orthodox Church will participate as a high-level delegation in … read more »

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An intimidating show of defiance by Ethiopian Muslims rocked Addis Ababa

February 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

*40 million orthodox Christians must join the revolution (By Getahune Bekele-South Africa) “We are Kamil Shemsu, We are Yasin Nuru, and we are Ahmed Mustafa…Allah Waa Akbar!” “Release our venerated leaders now, Allah Waa Akbar!” “Let our voices be heard…” … read more »

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Ethiopians said good-riddance as the murderous chief priest departs…

August 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

massive traffic jam in Addis on Thursday afternoon, Friday morning… By Getahune Bekele “I will spend the night right here wiping the tears of Waldiba monks with this handkerchief, am not going home. My beloved church is free at last. … read more »

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1,500-Year-Old Church Uncovered In Israel

February 4, 2011 by benim

HIRBET MADRAS, Israel — Israeli archaeologists presented a newly uncovered 1,500-year-old church in the Judean hills on Wednesday, including an unusually well-preserved mosaic floor with images of lions, foxes, fish and peacocks. The Byzantine church located southwest of Jerusalem, excavated … read more »

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