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Wasafiri Wakristo

Ukristo ukawa imani ya ufalme wa Aksum chini ya Mfalme Ezana katika karne ya 4, na kuifanya Ethiopia kuwa mojawapo ya mataifa kongwe zaidi ya Kikristo, na leo takriban theluthi mbili ya Waethiopia ni Wakristo. Karibu kila dhehebu liko hapa: Kanisa la Kiorthodoksi la Ethiopia (Tewahedo), makanisa ya Kiorthodoksi ya Kigiriki na ya Kiarmenia, parokia za Kikatoliki, na makanisa ya Kiprotestanti kuanzia la Kilutheri (Mekane Yesus) na Kale Heywet hadi Waadventista wa Sabato, Waanglikana na Wapentekoste. Maisha ya kanisa huunda kalenda, kuanzia siku za mfungo hadi Timkat na Meskel, na makanisa yaliyochongwa mwambani ya Lalibela bado yanatumika. Zaidi kwenye Wikipedia.

Kanisa Kuu la Utatu MtakatifuA. Davey from Where I Live Now: Pacific Northwest · CC BY 2.0

Vioo vya rangi, Kanisa Kuu la Utatu MtakatifuDoGoodResearch · CC BY-SA 4.0

Kanisa Kuu la Mtakatifu GiorgisSailko · CC BY 3.0

Kanisa Kuu la Bole Medhane AlemRadosław Botev · CC BY 3.0 pl

Timkat huko Jan Meda, Addis AbabaLucie Gürtler · CC BY-SA 4.0

Makasisi wakicheza kwa ajili ya TimkatJean Rebiffé · CC BY 4.0

Kanisa la Mtakatifu Maria, Addis AbabaA.Savin · FAL

Makanisa ya Kiorthodoksi yako kila mahali Addis Ababa; makanisa maarufu ni pamoja na Kanisa Kuu la Utatu Mtakatifu, Kanisa Kuu la Mtakatifu Giorgis na Bole Medhane Alem.
Kwa ibada kwa Kiingereza, jaribu International Evangelical Church karibu na Bole, makanisa ya Mekane Yesus au St Matthew's Anglican Church; uliza hoteli yako Misa ya Kiingereza iliyo karibu zaidi.
Katika makanisa ya Kiorthodoksi funika mabega na magoti, wanawake hufunika nywele, na viatu huvuliwa kabla ya kuingia sehemu ya ndani ya kanisa.
Wakristo wa Kiorthodoksi hufunga (bila mazao ya wanyama) Jumatano na Ijumaa nyingi na kabla ya Pasaka, kwa hiyo "chakula cha mfungo" cha vegan ni rahisi kupata.

Makanisa mjini Addis Ababa451 kwenye ramani

Kutoka OpenStreetMap, kwa hivyo si kila mahali pameorodheshwa. Gusa nukta ili kupata maelekezo.

Google Maps ina maeneo mengi zaidi, picha na saa za kufungua; tafuta "msikiti", "kanisa" au "sinagogi" karibu nawe.

Maswali ambayo watu huuliza

What is the main religion in Ethiopia?

Most Ethiopians are Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Christians or Muslims. There is also a large and growing Protestant (P'ent'ay) community, and smaller Catholic and other groups.

What should I wear to visit an Orthodox church in Ethiopia?

Cover your shoulders and knees, and women should cover their hair with a scarf (netela). You'll also remove your shoes at the entrance of the inner church.

Can tourists visit mosques in Addis Ababa?

Yes, visitors are welcome at most mosques outside service times if they dress modestly and behave respectfully. Wear long sleeves and long trousers or a skirt (women cover their hair), remove your shoes before entering, and avoid Friday midday prayers unless attending.

Can I take photos inside churches in Ethiopia?

Ask first. Orthodox churches often charge a camera fee, flash isn't allowed, and you should never photograph people praying without permission.

Are there English-language church services in Addis Ababa?

Yes. Some Mekane Yesus churches hold services in English, the International Evangelical Church in the Bole area is an English-language Protestant church, and your hotel can point you to the nearest English Catholic Mass.

When do people fast in Ethiopia?

Orthodox Christians fast (no animal products) on most Wednesdays and Fridays and during longer seasons, especially the 55 days before Easter. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset during Ramadan. Restaurants stay open, but be considerate about eating in front of people who are fasting.