The Church of Our Lady, Mary of Zion[a] is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church which is claimed to contain the Ark of the Covenant. The church is located in the town of Axum, Tigray Region in northern Ethiopia, near the grounds of Obelisks of Axum.

2022年11月14日 · The Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is an ancient site in Axum, in northern Ethiopia, and holds special significance as a place of pilgrimage for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.

2016年10月31日 · St Mary of Zion church (sacred-destinations.com) The Church of St Mary of Zion with the Treasury containing the Ark of the Covenant in the background (left) is the oldest church (Christian church) on the African continent. First built in the 4th century AD in Aksum, Ethiopia. It is the most important church in Ethiopia.

The rectangular old church (men only) at the southern end of the complex is a remarkable example of traditional architecture built by the Emperor Fasiladas, the founder of Gonder, in 1665.

The Tsion Maryam Cathedral is a significant religious site in Ethiopia, believed by many to house the legendary Ark of the Covenant. Here are some key points about this sacred place: Holiest Site: Tsion Maryam is considered the holiest place of worship for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, comparable to the Vatican for Catholics.

2018年3月23日 · In 340 AD, King Ezana commissioned the construction of the imposing basilica of St. Mary of Tsion in Aksum. It was here, the Ethiopians say, that Menelik, son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, brought the Ark of the Covenant containing the Ten Commandments.

There are several churches in this complex. The large church was built by Haille Selassie and has some interesting paintings and a Book of Mary, which the docents will uncover and let you see. It is old and written on goatskin. Also, the docents will demonstrate the drums played during a …

Axum Tsion St. Mary stands as a monumental testament to Ethiopia's deep-rooted Orthodox Christian faith and its historical significance. Located in the ancient city of Axum, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this church is often regarded as one of the most important religious establishments in the country.

The most sacred shrine in Ethiopia is the 17th-century Church of St. Mary of Zion in Axum, which stands next door to the chapel housing the Ark of the Covenant. Nearby is a newer and larger church, also called St. Mary of Zion.

2014年4月12日 · At that time, Axum was the capital of Ethiopia and the religious center of Christianity in all of Africa. Menelik I went on to become Ethiopia's first emperor.