Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church

The Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church is an Oriental Orthodox church. Its autocephaly was recognised by Pope Shenouda III after Eritrea gained its independence in 1993.

Read more about Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church:  Origins, Jesuit Interim, Colonial Years, Autocephaly After Independence of Eritrea, Sacramental Beliefs, Patriarchs and Bishops of Eritrea

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