Monastery News

An ancient Ethiopian monastery, the Holy Trinity Monastery (located near the site where Jesus was baptized in the Jordan Valley), is set to undergo major renovations. Abandoned since the 1967 war due to landmines, the area has finally been cleared of explosives, allowing the Ethiopian Orthodox Church to begin restoring this historically significant site for […]

In late 2025, international delegations visited various monasteries to study the “Church Forest” model. Ethiopia’s monasteries are being praised globally for preserving indigenous biodiversity. This initiative highlights how monasteries act as ecological “islands,” protecting ancient trees and wildlife amidst deforestation, combining spiritual devotion with modern environmental protection.

In December 2025 (Tahsas 2018 E.C.), hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered for the annual feast of St. Gabriel at Kulubi and nearby monastic sites. During the celebrations, Patriarch Abune Mathias called for national peace and unity, emphasizing the role of monasteries as sanctuaries of prayer and reconciliation during challenging times for the country.

In December 2025 (Tahsas 2018 E.C.), hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered for the annual feast of St. Gabriel at Kulubi and nearby monastic sites. During the celebrations, Patriarch Abune Mathias called for national peace and unity, emphasizing the role of monasteries as sanctuaries of prayer and reconciliation during challenging times for the country.

In late 2025, international delegations visited various monasteries to study the “Church Forest” model. Ethiopia’s monasteries are being praised globally for preserving indigenous biodiversity. This initiative highlights how monasteries act as ecological “islands,” protecting ancient trees and wildlife amidst deforestation, combining spiritual devotion with modern environmental protection.

An ancient Ethiopian monastery, the Holy Trinity Monastery (located near the site where Jesus was baptized in the Jordan Valley), is set to undergo major renovations. Abandoned since the 1967 war due to landmines, the area has finally been cleared of explosives, allowing the Ethiopian Orthodox Church to begin restoring this historically significant site for