Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church leaders resolve differences through discussion, absolution

Addis Ababa, February 15, 2023 (FBC) – The Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church announced today that the unity of the church has been restored.

The news broke after consultations among the three designated bishops, namely, Archbishop Rufale, Archbishop Ermias, and Archbishop Natnael, along with Archbishop Sawiros, Archbishop Ewstatios, Archbishop Zenamarkos, the unity of the church has been reinstated.

The EOTC lauded the contributions of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for the restoration of the unity of the Synod.

It was indicated that a consensus has been reached to strengthen theological training colleges and universities that can strengthen the faith through the Afaan Oromo language and to carry out the work that needs to be done to pass the Church to the next generation.