Ethiopian Orthodox Christians are more likely than others surveyed to say ... Wearing religious symbols (for example, a cross) is more widespread in countries of the former Soviet Union than elsewhere ...

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) is one of the only Christian dominations in sub ... the Ethiopian man who carried Christ’s cross to Calvary. Ethiopia remained largely pagan ...

A high priest holds a cross while ... in the Christian tradition followed in this devout nation riven by ethnic and political violence. Among Orthodox believers in Ethiopia and its neighbour ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace in the Horn of Africa nation that has faced persistent conflict in recent years.

From Roman Catholics and Protestants in the West to Eastern Orthodox Christians and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, each branch enriches the faith with unique practices. While united in ...