In support of Patriarch Abune Mathias grows:Abune Merha-Kristos of East Tigray Joins Tigray's pope, Abune Esayas.
Meshrefet and wedimedhin soldiers tried to intimidate Abune Merha-Kristos by encircling his house in Adigrat with Tanks and Artilleries, but it was to no avail as Tigrean Abubnes are fearless and protected by God.