A group of Patriarchs, who seem to have been organizing clandestinely, declared a new Holy Synod for the Oromia region. The action is regarded as illegal and an attack on the Ethiopian church with a move to divide the Holy Synod. It has ordained “Bishops” in Wolisso as part of the move to declare itself independent from the Ethiopian Holy Synod. There have been efforts in the past to establish the “Oromia Holy Synod” but was reversed with mediation from Ethiopian Church fathers. The Protestant church and Islamic faiths are not currently facing any challenges of separation from the “Oromia” region of Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News January 22, 2023 19:52 UTC