Fourth, the response from the Ethiopian Orthodox church to a loss of influence. Such incidents have eroded trust between Ethiopia’s religious communities. Since its establishment in the fourth century, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church had been intimately tied to the state. The Orthodox church has also sought to reclaim its lost space by, for example, celebrating religious holidays through highly visible ceremonies. Doing this will require political and religious leaders to communicate across religious boundaries to accommodate Ethiopia’s plurality.

Source: Ethiopian News October 10, 2023 05:32 UTC