Holy Scripture
The written Word of God is proclaimed, studied and lived in the Church.
Our faith
The faith of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Tewahedo—‘made one’—expresses the inseparable unity of Christ’s divinity and humanity.
The Creed
We confess one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, who became human for our salvation, was crucified, rose from the dead and will come again in glory.
Foundations
Apostolic tradition
The received faith is handed down through worship, teaching and the life of the Church.
Five mysteries
Trinity, Incarnation, Baptism, Holy Communion and Resurrection of the Dead.
Seven sacraments
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Ordination, Matrimony, Penance and Unction of the Sick.
Worship and tradition
The Divine Liturgy is the heart of worship. Scripture, prayer, sacred chant, fasting, incense, icons and the Holy Eucharist shape the life of the faithful.
This summary of general Ethiopian Orthodox teaching should receive final review from Debre Medhanit clergy.