Reception of bishops by the public – Photo:Hailmichael Tadesse, Merid Tullu/FacebookAddis Abeba – The new “Holy Synod of Oromia and Nations and Nationalities”, which formed by the three breakaway Archbishops and their 25 appointee episcopate, who were excommunicated by the principal Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), said its nominee episcopate dispatched to western Oromia received “overwhelming” public support and reception upon arrival. According to the spokesperson of the breakaway synod, Hailemichael Tadesse, two nominee episcopate assigned to West Wollega and Kellem Wollega dioceses were dispatched over the weekend and have received “overwhelming” public welcome from the faithful both in their respective destinations and on their routes. Abune Gabriel and Abune Eyasu, who were dispatched to West Wollega and Kellem Wollega dioceses, were received in Gimbi and Dembi Dollo cities, respectively. “The public reception was overwhelming and far beyond our expectations. On Saturday 28 January the three archbishops have excommunicated 12 Archbishops of EOTC Holy Synod members in a counter measure and announced preparations to send the 25 appointee episcopate to their assigned dioceses.

Source: Ethiopian News January 31, 2023 23:22 UTC