WASHINGTON (AP) — In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls chant in the ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity. During ...

“It really feels like home,” said Kannazegelila Mezgebu, a 21-year-old born in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. “The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has so many beautiful rituals and services. … ...

“It really feels like home,” said Kannazegelila Mezgebu, a 21-year-old born in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. “The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has so many beautiful rituals and services. … ...

A young child wears a netela, the white scarf-like cotton cloth worn by worshippers, during a service at Re'ese Adbarat Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church, an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church, in ...

An Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Washington preserves ancient traditions amid modern challenges In the U.S. capital, ... a 21-year-old born in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa.

A kesis or priest, waves a censer burning incense as he walks through rows of congregants at Re'ese Adbarat Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church, an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church, in Washington ...

Formally known as Re’ese Adbarat Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church, it was founded in Washington in 1987. It now has more than 1,500 registered members, and church leaders say more than 4,000 people ...

An Ethiopian church in Washington preserves an ancient language and Orthodox tradition . April 16, 2025 at 5:02 am . By . ... a 21-year-old born in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa.

Church leaders chant during the hours-long service in the Ge’ez language at Re’ese Adbarat Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church, an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church, in Washington, D.C ...

“It really feels like home,” said Kannazegelila Mezgebu, a 21-year-old born in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. “The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has so many beautiful rituals and services. … ...