Religions of Ethiopia

Ethiopia has a rich history that ties into all three of the major monotheistic religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church (The Tewado) is one of the oldest organized Christian Church in the world. Christianity was introduced to Ethiopia in the fourth century. 

 

A boy praying in Aksum, Ethiopia, a holy city for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

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Islam was introduced in the 7th century and is now practiced by about one-third of Ethiopians. 

Most of the Ethiopian Jews, who call themselves Beta Israel, but also have been known as Falasha, have relocated to Israel