The nine espiscopates, of whom three were anointed by the Holy Synod yesterday are from the 25 episcopates who were unilaterally anointed by the three Archbishops on 22 January. The ceremony was led by His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the EOTC. In response, the Holy Synod of the EOTC in Addis Abeba excommunicated the three Archbishops and the 25 episcopates unilaterally appointed by the Archbishops accusing them of involving in “illegal anointment” without the knowledge of the church. His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the EOTC presided over the anointment of the nine episcopates on Sunday. Photo: EOTC TVThree of the nine espiscopates anointed by the Holy Synod yesterday are from the 25 episcopates who were unilaterally anointed by the three Archbishops on 22 January.

Source: Ethiopian News July 17, 2023 10:03 UTC