War crimes and rebel bishops: Christmas celebrations marred by bitter split in Ethiopia’s ancient church
Posted: 06 Jan 2025, 17:27
Not all Debre Damo’s 300 monks believe that splitting is the right decision, however. At 34, Kiros Fisseha is one of the youngest monks. He believes the church should rise above ethnic politics and work to heal the wounds of Ethiopia’s wars. “Religious leaders should serve all who follow the Orthodox religion, so it is wrong to separate from them,” says Kiros. “I hope they reconcile as one.”