A Divine Liturgy in the Ethiopian Rite, presided over by Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, Archbishop of Addis Ababa, was celebrated in the Choir Chapel of St. Peter's Basilica on May 12, 2025. The Geʽez Rite Liturgy, led by representatives of the Ethiopian and Eritrean Churches, was a highlight of the Jubilee of Eastern Churches (May 12-14, 2025), the 13th major Jubilee event in Rome, and showcased the vibrant traditions of the Eastern Catholic Churches. #shalomworldnews #NewsUpdate #ea

If You Never Knew : Bob Marley was baptized into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church on November 4, 1980, by Archbishop Abuna Yesehaq, a high-ranking Ethiopian priest. During the baptism, Marley was given the name Berhane Selassie, meaning “Light of the Trinity.” This sacred rite marked a spiritual milestone for Marley, connecting his Rastafari roots with the Ethiopian Orthodox faith central to Rasta beliefs. Abuna Yesehaq described Marley as a peaceful, God-fearing man who sought deeper truth. While