The Ethiopian Orthodox Church: Faith, Resistance, and Identity

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the deep history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, from its roots in Aksumite Christianity under King Ezana to its unique traditions like the Ark of the Covenant, monasticism at Debre Libanos, and the Kebra Nagast. They discuss how the church survived centuries of isolation, resisted Jesuit influence under Emperor Fasilides, and became a symbol of national unity against colonialism and jihad. Key figures include Abune Tekle Haymanot, Emperor Zara Yaqob, and the monks of Gunda Gunde. The episode also covers the church's distinct practices—Ge'ez liturgy, tabots, and the role of debtera—and its resilience during the Derg era. A must-listen for understanding Ethiopia's spiritual and political identity. #EthiopianOrthodox #Tewahedo #ArkOfTheCovenant #KebraNagast #Aksum #Ge'ez #DebreLibanos #TekleHaymanot #Fasilides #Gondar #Monasticism #Tabot #ZaraYaqob #YekunoAmlak #Solomonid #Derg #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo