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Ethiopia’s ancient instrument finds new life, healing through timeless melodies
One of the country's oldest instruments, the begena was once reserved for the elite - and effectively banned during the ...
Greek Reporter13h
Why Is There a Saint With a Dog’s Head in Orthodox Christian Iconography?
In Orthodox Christian iconography, a peculiar icon of Saint Christopher can be seen, depicting him with a dog's head.
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Abuna Yemata Guh, a remote and ancient church in a very difficult to access location
The rock walls that must be traversed to reach Abuna Yemata Guh (Photo: Wittmann Tours). Disagreements within Ethiopian ...
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Orthodox Christianity
The new Religious Landscape Study explores trends in identity, beliefs and practices. Ethiopia has 36 million Orthodox Christians, the world’s second-largest Orthodox population after Russia. By many ...
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Adwa: Ethiopia’s Triumph and Its Enduring Legacy
On March 1, 1896, the hills of Adwa in northern Ethiopia became the stage for a decisive moment in African history. Under the command of Emperor Menelik II ...
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Biodiversity thrives in Ethiopia’s church forests
Wassie, a forest ecologist, has spent the past decade on a mission: preserving, documenting and protecting the unique biodiversity in pockets of forest that surround Ethiopia’s orthodox churches.