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THE RISE OF THE ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH (4TH CENTURY
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4 days agoThe Rise of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church (4th Century)
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is one of the oldest organized Christian churches in the world, with its roots tracing back to the 4th century A.D. Its story began in the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea.
The Conversion of King Ezana
Christianity was introduced to Ethiopia through two young Syrian Christian men — Frumentius and Aedesius — who were shipwrecked on the Red Sea coast and taken to the royal court of Aksum. Frumentius gained the trust of King Ezana and helped establish a Christian community in the kingdom.
Later, Frumentius traveled to Alexandria, Egypt, where he was ordained by St. Athanasius as the first bishop of Aksum, known as Abba Selama (“Father of Peace”). Upon returning, he baptized King Ezana, who then declared Christianity the official religion of Aksum around 330 A.D.
Growth and Legacy
The Ethiopian Church developed its own unique traditions, combining Biblical faith with African culture.
It used the Ge’ez language in worship, one of the world’s oldest liturgical languages still in use today.
It preserved the Old Testament traditions, including dietary laws and the observance of Saturday as a holy day. The church maintained ties with the Coptic Church of Egypt, though it remained distinct and independent in many practices.
Significance
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church became a symbol of African Christianity, proving that the faith was not merely imported by Europeans but deeply rooted in Africa’s early history. It remains a major Christian denomination in Ethiopia today.
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