In the name of The Father and of The Son and of The
Holy Spirit we welcome you to the web site of the Reese Adbarat
Debre Tsion Kidist Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, in
London.
We hope this site will give you insight into the beliefs, history
and workings of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. In addition it will
enable you to actively participate in the different services and
programs given by Reese Adbarat Debre Tsion Kidist Mariam Ethiopian
Orthodox Tewahido Church.
The Medium serves as a means of communication with and facilitates
participation in the different activities of the church. It will
eventually enable those who do not have close access to a place
of worship to participate in Mass and other services from home.
May the Peace of the Lord be with you!!!
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Our
church and contact Addresses:
Church
Address: 1 St Philip Square, London, SW8 3RT.
Contact
Address: (To forwared your comment and
gestions about the event or any other church related issues, please
write to us on: )
P.O.Box: 42200, London, SW8 3WN.
Email: info@debretsionlondon.org.
Alternatively, you can come in person to the parish office Saturday
after 3pm or Sunday 10am – 2pm)May our Lord Bless
You!!
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More
.....about the event
St Mary of Debre Tsion purchased its own church building and a Vicarage!!!
After 30 years of hard work by so many, our church has now its own
building.
THIS CALLS FOR A CELEBRATION
It would be an occasion to congratulate ourselves and to enjoy the
day and also to raise funds.
Together and United we can achieve even more.
The church has a lot more to offer.
Come and listen to our achievements so far and our plans for the
future ;in a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.
We have programs for the whole family
Date: 27th May 2007, from 1 PM
Place: Haverstock School, Crogsland Road, Chalk Farm, Camden, London
NW1 8AS
Program: VARIOUS-SUITABLE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.... including bouncing
castle and others for children
Food and drink available
There will be a special service marking the occasion, at the church
Entrance: FREE
For more Info: Pleae call 07986 629 414.
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The
EOTC Liturgy
Sacred liturgy is the very heart of Ethiopian
Orthodox worship. All the various kinds and types of Orthodox
prayer and ritual cluster around the Sacrifice of the Mass which
was instituted by the Lord the same night in which He was betrayed
(1 Cor.11: 23-25).
(from www.ethiopianorthodox.org)
Read more...
THE
FIRST out-door EPIPHANY SUCCESSFULY
CELEBRATED IN LONDON!
Thousands of people turned up and
participated in the unique Ethiopian style worship and societal
activities. The usual wet and windy London winter weather has
shone away on the day to give way for cold but dry and at times
sunny condition. Not bad for the time of year. It ought to be
down to our Lord’s assistant upon our father’s prayer
to make the condition ideal for us in foreign country, as he pledged
to his disciples.
Celebrate
Epiphany the Ethiopian way!
The day has started around 12:00 when the Holy Tabot
arrived, accompanied with St Mary of Debretsion London, Clergies,
Sunday school choir and members of the church.
The Tabot was greeted by many Ethiopians at the
area, chanting church songs and the usual Timketi- Legan Medihanit,
(meaning: The baptism of Christ Jesus is to purify those of us
who belief in it) and so on, while the locals wondering watching
amazed and taking pictures.
This followed by the usual pre-anaphora, and Morning
Prayer.
After the reading of the holy-Gospel and the chanting of the Saint
Yared’s praise: (Aman BeAman, Menkir Sibihate Timketu; meaning:
It is and astonishing that the Lord Christ come to this word and
baptised to save the human race, as he promised.)
Straight after that, the water was blessed from all four directions
and trickled out onto the crowd by the priests, while the singing
of the hymn continued by the clergies and the church’s choir.
After one and half hour lunch break and social event;
the holy Tabot proceeded out from its resting tent for more spiritual
chanting and unique St Yared’s tap-movement.
This time round the spiritual and cultural singing of mothers
and senior church members seems to be taking the upper hand and
draw the crowd to it, comparing it to the clergies and the choir.
What a wonderful competition, it was just like being back-home
in Ethiopia for a while. The occasion brought back all the magnificent
memories of Timket celebration, back home, after so many years
to most of us.
Finally, around 17:00 GMT, the holy Tabot, accompanied with St
Mary of Debretsion London, Clergies, Sunday school choir, church
members as well as the local community, paraded out back to church,
St Mary of Debretsion London.
It was a blissful, unique, successful and unforgettable
day for all of us luck enough to be there and take part in the
procession epiphany (Beale Timket).
Praise is to the Lord, Amen!!!
Wosibehat LeEgziabihair!!
Hulun Laderege LeEgziabihair Misganna Yihun, Amen!!
Saint Mary of Debretsion London, Ethiopian Orthodox
Tewahido church.
Please
click here for program details.
