His Grace Archbishop Abune Basilyos (Basil) was elected to be 6th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church! According to the post-prayer election schedule, from the 85 votes cast by the Holy Synod, namely all members of the Holy Synod, 5 members of the Holy Synod delegation of the Coptic Orthodox Church in accordance with […]

The bishops ordained by the 5th patriarch of Eritrea H.H Pope Qierlos the 1st have all gone out to their dioceses.They arrived to their respective dioceses with great honor and respect continuing to deliver the apostolic news. Behold, now, one from the newly ordained bishops, a member of the Holy Synod, that was elected to […]

In the name of the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! How to Benefit Spiritually from Pascha (Passion) Week How do we enjoy the most spiritual week of the year? 1. Our behavior inside and outside the church: It is very noticeable that many people during Passion Week act very differently […]

In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit & One God, Amen! NICODEMUS AND THE NEW BIRTH According to St. John, none of the New Testament chapters is as tricky as chapter three in the Gospel. It has attracted many unbelievers to convert to the Christian faith. Those serious in their […]

                     In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen.                                                         Faith & Spiritual […]

In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen! St. Abune Inqu Birhan | Fr. Pearl of Light Our holy father Abune Inqu Birhan’s spiritual father was Abune Teklehaymanot of Wegerīqo Līban. And Abune Inqu Birhan was the spiritual father of Abune Seyfe Michael of the Monastery Tsa’ida Imba Qidist […]

In the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! Maʿətäb is derived from a Ge'ez word that meant 'to evince, to bless.' maʿətäb is a means of identity that the baptized believers wear to visualize their faith in Christianity and indicate a seal of their faith. As its flag knows […]

Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen! With great joy, we would like to announce that archbishop Abune Qierlos (Cyril) has been nominated as the 5th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Thank you all for your daily prayers for this important calling. We all are blessed […]

In the name of the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit, One God, Amen! As we get ready for Holy Week, our Lord extends the same invitation to us who wish to see His glory, who desire to be by His side at the Holy Resurrection. Are we willing to be by His side, […]

The Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Tradition helps us live an intentional life with deep meanings rooted in the Holy Scriptures and Old Testament Gospels. The Church has always taught the necessity of penance for justification. She has instituted Lent as a remembrance of the forty days fast of our Blessed Lord in the desert and as […]