Tag Archives: Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

The inauguration of Aba Matias a daring crime against Ethiopian Christians

March 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Getahune Bekele The coronation or inauguration of this illegitimate Tigray high priest while the legitimate patriarch is still alive and well is an execrable abuse of our faith, unheard of in our long history. Aren’t we Ethiopians the descendants … 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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While Rome Prepares For New Leader, Ethiopian Orthodox Church Picks New Patriarch

March 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Palash R. Ghosh | IBTimes As the Roman Catholic Church in the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope under much media scrutiny and fanfare, one of the oldest Christian churches has already chosen its own new leader under … read more »

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The Profile of Abune Mathias, Patriarch of Ethiopian Orthodox Church

March 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Abune Mathias is elected as the 6th Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church receiving two-third of the votes cast. Abune Mathias was born Aba Teklemariam Asrat in 1934 Ethiopian calendar (1940/41 European calendar) in Tigray region, Agame awraja, Sebuha … 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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Ethiopia: TPLF Appointed Abune Matias of Tigre as the 6th Patiarch of EOTC

February 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

*Call for mass action reverberates across the globe (By Getahune Bekele- South Africa) Abbay Tsehaye installed 6th patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Aba Matias. In a move expected to create more tensions and divisions, Ethiopia’s ruling minority junta has … read more »

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Ethiopia elects Patriarch of Orthodox Church

February 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has elected a new patriarch to replace the previous head who died in August, officials said Thursday. “Abune Matthias… arch-bishop of Jerusalem (for the Ethiopian church) was elected with a majority,” said Daniel Sefermikael, a church … read more »

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Debretsion Church and the Ethiopians

February 27, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Yilma Bekele The picture at right is Debretsion Ethiopian Orthodox Church in London. The picture seems to have been taken on a cold winter day. It is such a beautiful church. Doesn’t it look so serene and peaceful? I … read more »

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Tour Group Offers Trips to Biblical Conference in Ethiopia

February 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) – A seminar coming up in November in Ethiopia will be – quite literally – of biblical proportions, and one U.S. tour company is offering travel programs to the event. The Second International Conference on the Bible … read more »

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Ethiopia: another false prophet from the north?

February 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Is it Abune Matias or Abune Samuel? (By Getahune Bekele, South Africa) “The church is Noah’s ark and he who is not found in it shall perish when the flood overwhelms all…” (The Cappadocia fathers, 376 AD) Abune Samuel of … read more »

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Ethiopia: Lalibela’s ancient underground churches

February 21, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Chris Pritchard AAP Awe-struck visitors often call Lalibela’s underground churches the most impressive sight in all of Africa. They’re also arguably Africa’s most mysterious attraction. Ruins such as Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Peru’s Machu Picchu spark intense speculation about how … read more »

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Saudi Arabia Detains 53 Ethiopian Christians

February 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(BosNewsLife)– Dozens of Ethiopian Christians, mostly women, have been detained in Saudi Arabia after attending a worship service in a private home, BosNewsLife learned Wednesday, February 13. The Christians – 46 women and six men including three church leaders – … read more »

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Portrait of Ethiopian anti-fascist martyr & Patriarch of the Orthodox church auctioned for more than $20 000

February 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The auction was held last Saturday (February 09, 2013) at a fund-raising event held for the Ethiopian Satellite TV (ESAT) here in Stockholm in the presence of hundreds of Ethiopians and origin of Ethiopians who reside in Sweden; Ethiopia’s famous … read more »

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Ethiopia: The misguided stance of neutrality by some EOTCs in Diaspora

February 3, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Walle Engedayehu, Ph.D This is yet another small contribution, among others that this author has made in the most recent past, to the dialogue that has shaped the latest postings on issues concerning the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). … read more »

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We need an exiled Synod more so now than ever

January 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

I have read an article stating that the church is not divided and why the exiled synod is not necessary abroad. The writer himself stated his reasoning of why he thought the church was divided and agreed with the idea … read more »

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Ethiopia: The EOTC Synod in Exile: Issues and Challenges

January 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Introduction The reconciliation efforts underway between the EOTC home and exile synods seem to come to an abrupt halt. Technically speaking, it is the home synod who takes it to the limit. The ratification of a law that governs patriarch … read more »

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Ethiopia: EOTC Synod Renewed its Failure

January 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Teklu Abate Millions of Ethiopians have been closely following the peace and unity talks underway between the two competing synods. There was a general understanding and optimism that the synods would make sacrifices of all sorts to ensure reconciliation. … read more »

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Ethiopia: TPLF Inc. as a ‘silent killer’

December 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Aklog Birara, PhD Have you ever wondered, as I have, why Ethiopia and the Ethiopian people are caught in a vicious cycle of disillusionment, dispossession and disempowerment? Have you pondered, as I have, the simple truth that the vast majority … read more »

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“Neutral” Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Churches in the Diaspora

December 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Walle Engedayehu, Ph.D. Introduction St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Nazret, Ethiopia St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Nazret, Ethiopia In this brief commentary, the writer attempts to show the extent to which the recently-concluded peace and unity mediation … read more »

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Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Patriarchate – A Cause for Disunity

December 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Teklu Abate The division of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church (EOTC) into two competing synods has a single cause: the way the most infamous patriarch, the late Abune Paulos, was instated as leader of the church twenty years ago. … read more »

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Ethiopia: President Girma’s Letter: Slip of the Mind or the Tongue?

December 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Teklu Abate Since his coronation in October 2001, the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Girma WoldeGiorgis, has been ‘playing’ at the background of the political scene. He is occasionally seen on ETV, receiving ambassadors and inaugurating … read more »

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I am afraid of the Ethiopian Puppet President Girma Wolde-giorgis

December 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Abenezer Aregawi Ato Girma wrote and distributed letter regarding the Ethiopian Orthodox Church patriarch election controversy existed between the 4th Ethiopian patriarch forced to exile by the current regime Patriarch Abune Mekarios (the exiled sinodos) and the Ethiopian based … 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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Religious Leaders, Ethiopians Say No to Homosexuality

June 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

- On Saturday June 9 the New African Union Hall hosted a conference unlike any other it had seen in the few months since it was inaugurated. The conference was one called to show solidarity against the international pressure being … read more »

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Free Ethiopian Christians: Protest at Saudi embassy in Washington DC

February 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopians, Ethiopian-Americans and friends of Ethiopia are organizing a protest at the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Washington DC on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 to demand the release of Ethiopians who are unjustly detained by the Saudi Arabia Government. Thirty Five … read more »

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