By Bjørgulv K. Bjåen Vartland [Computer translation from Norwegian] The song of praise fills the hall. The white-clad Eritreans sing…
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Tag: Eritrean Orthodox Church
Protest at the detention of the Patriarch
For Immediate Release 24 October 2019 ERITREA: ORTHODOX CHURCHES PROTEST PATRIARCH’S CONTINUED IMPRISONMENT The Eritrean Orthodox Church Tewahdo…
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A call to release Eritrean religious prisoners
Source: Jerusalem Post Hopes ran high when Eritrea won its independence from Ethiopia in 1993. Instead, it has become not…
Read moreStanding Conference of the Oriental Orthodox Church urges reconsideration of excommunication of Patriarch Antonios
“We are aware that this decision has not been accepted by the majority of the Eritrean Orthodox clergy or faithful…
Read moreEritrea: Concerns grow for safety of Orthodox Patriarch as pro-government group tries to remove him
Source: Independent Catholic News Jul 21st, 2019 Patriarch Antonios There is renewed concern for the wellbeing of the legitimate leader…
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How the Eritrean government attempted to split the Orthodox Church
An authoritative report published in the Orthodox Handbook on Ecumenism describes the government interference and repression against members of Eritrea’s…
Read moreEritrea: Abune Lukas explains why Patriarch Antonius was arrested
By Finn Våge Abune Lukas, the effective leader of Eritrea’s Orthodox Church faced tough question from members of the Eritrean…
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