The Church of Our Lady, Mary of Zion[a] is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church which is claimed to contain the Ark of the Covenant. The church is located in the town of Axum, Tigray Region in northern Ethiopia, near the grounds of Obelisks of Axum.

2022年11月14日 · The Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is an ancient site in Axum, in northern Ethiopia, and holds special significance as a place of pilgrimage for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.

The rectangular old church (men only) at the southern end of the complex is a remarkable example of traditional architecture built by the Emperor Fasiladas, the founder of Gonder, in 1665.

The most sacred shrine in Ethiopia is the 17th-century Church of St. Mary of Zion in Axum, which stands next door to the chapel housing the Ark of the Covenant. Nearby is a newer and larger church, also called St. Mary of Zion.

2017年11月30日 · Aksum Tsion church is in Tigray region, North Ethiopia, but Tsion Mariam is celebrated across Ethiopia. Aksum Tsion, in northern Ethiopia, is one of the sacred places for the faithful of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church, believed to be well over 40 million according to recent statistics.

The Tsion Maryam Cathedral is a significant religious site in Ethiopia, believed by many to house the legendary Ark of the Covenant. Here are some key points about this sacred place: Holiest …

2014年4月12日 · At that time, Axum was the capital of Ethiopia and the religious center of Christianity in all of Africa. Menelik I went on to become Ethiopia's first emperor.

Axum Tsion St. Mary stands as a monumental testament to Ethiopia's deep-rooted Orthodox Christian faith and its historical significance. Located in the ancient city of Axum, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this church is often regarded as one of the most important religious establishments in the country.

The Tsion Maryam Cathedral is a significant religious site in Ethiopia, believed by many to house the legendary Ark of the Covenant. Here are some key points about this sacred place: Holiest Site: Tsion Maryam is considered the holiest place of worship for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, comparable to the Vatican for Catholics.

The most sacred St. Mary of Zion Church in the small town of Axum Ethiopia is home to the Ark of the Covenant and the place where Ethiopian kings where crowned