WASHINGTON (AP) — In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls chant in the ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity.

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DSK Mariam is part of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Churches — one of the oldest Christian faiths in Africa. There’s keen interest in preserving Ge’ez, and other traditions of the faith ...

A kesis or priest, waves a censer burning incense as he walks through rows of congregants at Re'ese Adbarat Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church, an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church, in Washington, D.C.

DSK Mariam is part of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Churches — one of the oldest Christian faiths in Africa. There’s keen interest in preserving Ge’ez, and other traditions of the faith ...

Addis Ababa, April 13, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopian Christians from various denominations united in spirit and devotion to celebrate Palm Sunday, locally known as Hosanna, with sacred rituals ...

Image by Solomon Yimer for Mongabay. With a rich and ancient history dating back to the earliest days of Christianity, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) is one of the oldest in the world.

Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia have been celebrating Easter at churches across the country. Home to the largest Orthodox population outside Europe, they fast for 55 days prior to Easter ...