Funeral of Late Patriarch Abune Merkorios will take place on coming Sunday: EOTC

Addis Ababa, March 8, 2022 (FBC) – The funeral of the Late Patriarch of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (EOTC) His Holiness Abune Merkorios will take place on coming Sunday (March 13, 2022) at Holy Trinity Cathedral in the capital, Addis Ababa, Committee announced.

The Funeral Committee briefed the media at the Patriarchate Office regarding the arrangements ahead of the burial services for His Holiness Patriarch Abune Merkorios.

General Secretary of the Office of the Holy Synod and member of the Committee, His Grace Abune Yoseph indicated that the followers of the Church and guests from various parts of the world will pay a homage to the late Patriarch at the Meskel Square on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Vigil services will be held at the Meskel Square for the whole night a day before the funeral ceremony, His Grace Abune Yoseph added.

Religious leaders from the Oriental ones and other Churches from various countries of the world are expected to attend the funeral service on Monday.

The 4th Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church, His Holiness Abune Merkorios passed away at age of 84 while receiving treatment at a hospital on March 4, 2022.