Worship
Live the ancient faith through prayer, Kidase and the sacramental life of the Church.
Our church
A parish built through faith and community
Debre Medhanit Eyesus Church is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo parish in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Our story
The parish began through the initiative of local faithful who gathered for prayer, fellowship and Gospel study. Divine Liturgy began at 2610 Omisol Road on May 23, 2010.
The church was registered in Virginia as a 501(c)(3) organization on November 22, 2011. The congregation purchased its current church building at 13450 Minnieville Road on January 23, 2020.
Our mission
Formation
Teach children and young people their faith, language, culture and Christian character.
Community
Grow together through fellowship, learning and service.
Leadership
The Wix site lists clergy and parish-council members, but current names and roles have not been independently confirmed.
Leadership names, current membership figures and office contact details must be confirmed by the church before publication.