Comments on: History of Ethiopian Church Presence in Jerusalem

By: The Ethiopian Church In Jerusalem : (south)WESTERN CIVILIZATION

The Ethiopian Church In Jerusalem : (south)WESTERN CIVILIZATION — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:47:02 +0000

[...] By the time of the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem and the region (634-644 A.D.) khalif Omar is said to have confirmed Ethiopian physical presence in Jerusalem’s Christian holy places, including the Church of St. Helena, which encompasses the Holy Sepulchre of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Continue Reading) [...]

By: Essaias Demissie Akalu

Essaias Demissie Akalu — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:32:54 +0000

Great appreciation for Dr. Negussie Ayele about the article you wrote in relation to Ethiopian Church monasteries in Jerusalem. It is right to say that the existence of Ethiopian Church monasteries in Jerusalem represents all black Christians no matter their differences in doctrine.The Ethiopian Church is not only a black church but she is also one of the first early churches established in the first half of the first century A.D. Leave aside the stories of the Apostles’ teachings of Christianity in Ethiopia,it is important to notice the baptism of the Ethiopian minister(Bacos) of queen Candace by Apostle Philip ( Acts 8 : 26 – 40 ). This story confirms that Ethiopia received Christianity at the time of the apostles which is in the first half of the first century.

So, a church which has such wonderful history of Christianity should be privileged and honored to have not only its own possessions but also ecumenical recognition of its seniority in pilgrimage to Jerusalem . I think it is time to speak about it. The Ethiopian Church has now good opportunity to speak to its sister churches of Africa since she has every opportunity to say so.

May God bless the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church for ever.

Essaias Demissie

By: Teklehaimanot Demissew

Teklehaimanot Demissew — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:06:43 +0000

I am very proud of my church EOTC when it comes to her historicity. We are living signs for those who came late to Christianity but departed from it early. But I have a strong concern for the teaching of the church. Now I think we have to think about how the biblical truth can be taught in our church without ignoring the rich traditions we retained from the early days. We have to teach the gospel for the rest of the people where ever they are. We need to carry the cross and go all over the world and preach that it is only through Jesus Christ our LORD and Saviour that sinners get saved; no other way.

May the Triune God enrich us with his glory so that we may be live witnesses to his glory.

By: Mystic Black Woman

Mystic Black Woman — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:58:33 +0000

Isn’t it time for the Church to make that bold step to tell the truth about its won history to the world; such boldness in the church would inspire and enlighten millions of blacks in the African Diaspora who need to be made aware of their spiritual history, beyond slavery. We pray the Ethiopian Church will make every effort to support such African-centered spiritual mission, wherever it or they may arise. The Church has been silent far to the long…

By: shawn jordan

shawn jordan — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:29:56 +0000

where is the Ark Of The Covernant?

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Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:19:06 +0000

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By: Tayachew Ayalew

Tayachew Ayalew — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:00:02 +0000

Dear Dr. Negussay,

I really acknowledge your endeavour to disclose those holly antiquities of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church which have remained the Black Identities, too. Your historical notes have inspired me to search for more about the subject under discussion.

Looking for ward to seeing from you further,

Tayachew Ayalew

By: birhan misaw

birhan misaw — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:06:37 +0000

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thanks