Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Overview
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is an ancient Oriental Orthodox church with a distinct Ethiopian Christian heritage.
History
It developed within the Aksumite and later Ethiopian historical setting and has maintained a distinctive biblical, monastic, liturgical, and artistic tradition.
Beliefs and emphases
It shares the Oriental Orthodox theological family while expressing its faith through its own canon, saints, and Tewahedo tradition.
Worship and practice
Its life includes Geʽez-rooted liturgy, fasting cycles, sacramental worship, and strong parish and monastic practice.
Organisation and life
It is a self-governing episcopal church with a patriarchate and dioceses.