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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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“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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