St Demiana's Monastery
Eritrean Tewahdo monasteries specifically have been one of the first of their kind in the African continent. As a continuation of this rich history, the Convent of St. Demiana, known as Debre Denagil Semait Qidist Dimyana, opened in 2016 in Asmara, Eritrea. Above all, the goal of the convent is to live a life of prayer. They are holy places where our fathers and mothers pray for the world, our country and for our safety on a daily basis. Our mothers also serve by taking care of orphans, the elderly, tending to the ill through a clinic, and by guiding young women to lead their family’s to a true Christian life.
Source of Tewahdo Identity
Currently fundraising for all the monasteries in Eritrea, as they are in need of our donations for both utilities as well as general upkeep. Monasteries are the source of sound, foundational orthodox teaching of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Monasteries are the basic school for our Tewahedo Faith where Bishops, Monks, Mergeta’s, Priests and Deacons e.t.c are educated and equipped with the orthodox teaching and Holy Tradition that was passed from our forefathers. Monasteries are the library of our faith where centuries of books including written and oral are found. Monasteries are archives of thousands of years of Eritrean History.
The Nuns Work
-Sewing clothing for mezemeran Vestments for deacons, priests and other clergy all the way to our Patriarch. -Curtains with different Icons on them. Painting and carving wooden Crosses. -Translating different spiritual books. And teaching different religious courses.
