Inauguration of Newly Built Monastery Complex
June 22, 2016
The Complex was built at a cost of 8 million birr.
The modern premises of Abba Giyorgis Zegasicha Monastery which was built in South Wollo Diocese, Kelela town inaugurated on June 19, 2016. The premises was one of the major projects built by Mahibere Kidusan at a cost of eight million birr. The foundation stone of the building was laid six years ago by his grace Abune Atnatewos, archbishop of the diocese.
His grace Abune Atnatewos, archbishop of South Wollo Diocese and member of the Holy Synod, his grace Abune Endrias, head of scholar’s council and member of the Holy Synod and the Supreme guardian of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Ato Tesfaye Bihoneng, secretary general of Mahibere Kidusan, church fathers, and other invited guests attended the opening ceremony.
The complex consists of eighteen guest rooms and other more rooms which may use for rental services. The rental income collected from the premises will be used for strengthening of the service of Debre Bahiry Abba Giyorgis Zegasicha and Abba Betselote Michael monasteries.