by rtv_eotc | Feb 22, 2015
1st. LIDETA – BIRTH OF THE VIRGIN MARY & THE ASCENSION OF ELIJA 2nd. THADDIUS – DAY OF PERFORMING MIRACLES. HE GREW WHEAT 3rd. BEATA – ENTERANCE OF THE VIRGIN MARY INTO THE SANCTUARY 4th. SAINT JOHN – SON OF THUNDER 5th. SAINT GEBRE MENFES KIDUS. SAINT PETER &...
by rtv_eotc | Aug 5, 2014
This fast is kept strictly by the church and faithful from 1-15 Nashi 2006 (ET) which is August 7-21, 2014. On January 21 Ethiopian Calendar, 29 January European Calendar, the Virgin Mariam transcended to the upper regions. The apostles began fasting from 1 Nashi/07...
by rtv_eotc | Aug 3, 2014
In celebration of the baptism of Christ in the river Jordan, Timket is considered the most paramount festival of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia. From the historical and spiritual aspect to the colorful processions and rhythmic hymns and celebrations, Antoine Lindley...
by rtv_eotc | Aug 3, 2014
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church recognizes many feast days. Every day of the month is dedicated to a particular Saint. The feast days of particular saints in particular months are considered the Annual Feast, (once or twice a year) when the Tabot (Ark) of the...
by rtv_eotc | Feb 19, 0201
THE LITURGICAL YEAR 1. The Calendar The calendar of the Ethiopian church came from Egypt and as to methods and dates agrees with the calendar of the Coptic Church. But the two calendars differ with regard to the saints’ days and the time of observing them. The year of...