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The Feast of Saint Michael

June 20, 2016
By Kassa Nigus 

Saint Michael is one of the seven Arch angels who stand before God, and is honored for defeating the Devil and his angles in heaven after they rebelled against God (Rev.12:7-9).  When the faithful falls in Satan’s temptation, they call the name of this angle and are always victorious over him.

Parakletos: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

June 18, 2016

By Kassa Nigus

Parakletos comes from the Greek word translated “Comforter” or “Counselor” (as found in John 14:16, 26; 15:26; and 16:7). This Counselor, or Paraclete, is another name for the Holy Spirit, the third Person of Holy Spirit who among other things provides guidance, consolation, strength, and support to people. The feast of Parakletos also known as by the name Pentcost as the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and the other believers on the Day of Pentecost.

Mahibere Kidusan Expresses its grief over the victims in Jimma Diocese

June 17, 2016
By Mesfin Zegeye & Tsegaye Girma  
Mahibere Kidusan has expressed its great sorrow over the attack on Christians at St Michael Church located in Yem special Wereda, Kunvi Province under Jimma Diocese. The attack was carried out by extremists in the morning of June 15, 2016 when the faithful went back home after attending morning church services.

The Ascension of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ

June 14, 2016
By Kassa Nigus 
The Feast of the Ascension of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ is one of the nine great feasts of the Church in the liturgical calendar, and commemorates each year the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. Ascension Day is always celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day after Easter day (Acts 1:3). The story of the Ascension of our Lord is stated in the book of the Acts of the Apostles 1:3-11. It is also mentioned in the Gospels of Mark (16:19) and Luke (24:50-53).

18th General Assembly of Mahibere kidusan American Branch launched

June 4, 2016
By America Branch 
Mahibere kidusan (MK) America Branch under the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Sunday School department organized its 18th General Assembly from May 28-29, 2016 in Seattle, Washington DC. The event was attended by more than 400 members of MK, Sunday Sschool students, representatives and management bodies of DC, California and Western America diocese, and invited guests. 


‘Free Healthcare’ to Ziquala Monastery Community campaign launched

June 4, 2016                                                                  

By Adama branch office

 

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Mahibere Kidusan Adama branch office, under the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Department of Kidusat Mekanat provided free medical services to the community of Ziquala Debre Kewakibt Abune Gebre Menfes Kidus Monastery on 15 May, 2016. Abbots, nuns and disciples of the monastery are the main target beneficiaries of the services.

St. Thomas the Apostle

June 2, 2016
By Kassa Nigus
St. Thomas the Apostle  is one of the Twelve Apostles (Mat.10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6, Acts 1:13, John 14:1-5).   St. Thomas was born in Galilee, Israel, around the 1st century. The name Thomas is derived from the Aramaic or Syriac ‘Toma’, meaning "twin"; the equivalent term for twin in Greek is ‘Didymus’. (Wikipedia, the free Ency.). He is informally also called ‘doubting Thomas’ because he doubted Jesus’ resurrection. 

The Festival of the Appearance of St. Mary

May  30, 2016
By Kassa Nigus

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church venerates St. Mary as the Mother of God, whom the Divine Grace chose to bear the Word of God in her womb by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35). Since she is the interceding mother on behalf of her spiritual children, she is exalted above heavenly and earthly creatures. Therefore, the Ethiopian church celebrates 33 feasts of St Mary throughout the year.