Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
TraditionChristianity (Oriental Orthodox)
Founded4th century AD
FollowersOver 35 million
Script/LanguageGeez/Amharic
About Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
One of the oldest Christian churches, established when the Aksumite king Ezana adopted Christianity. Tewahedo means made one, referring to its belief in the united nature of Christ. Its biblical canon is broader than most churches and includes the Book of Enoch. The rock hewn churches of Lalibela are a famous pilgrimage site.