Timeline of Orthodox Tewahedo Christianity

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The following is chronology of the Orthodox Tewahedo Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Churches from its base history to present.

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Early history

Middle Ages

Early modern period

20th century

21st century

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church</span> Oriental Orthodox Church branch of Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is the largest of the Oriental Orthodox Churches. One of the few Christian churches in sub-Saharan Africa originating before European colonization of the continent, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church dates back to the acceptance of Christianity by the Kingdom of Aksum in 330, and has between 36 million and 51 million adherents in Ethiopia. It is a founding member of the World Council of Churches. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is in communion with the other Oriental Orthodox churches.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abune Paulos</span> Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church from 1992 to 2012

Abune Paulos was the fifth Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church from 1992 to his death in 2012. His full title was "His Holiness Abuna Paulos, Fifth Patriarch of the Orthodox Tewahido Church of Ethiopia, Ichege of the see of Saint Tekle Haymanot, Archbishop of Axum and one of the seven serving Presidents of the World Council of Churches."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abuna Theophilos</span> Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church from 1971 to 1979

Abune Theophilos, also known as Abune Tewophilos, was the second Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. He officially succeeded Abuna Basilios in 1971 after he had assumed the role of acting patriarch upon Abuna Basilios's death in 1970.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abuna Takla Haymanot</span> Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church from 1976 to 1988

Abuna Takla Haymanot was the third Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church from 1976 to 1988.

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Ethiopian ecclesiastical titles refers to the offices of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, a hierarchical organization. Some of the more important offices are unique to it.

Abune Phillipos was the first Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abune Antonios</span> Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church from 2004 to 2007

Abune Antonios was the third Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church. He was illegally and forcefully deposed by the Eritrean government in 2006, and was placed under house arrest thereafter.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Christianity in Eritrea</span> Overview of the prevalence of Christianity in Eritrea

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abune Merkorios</span> Ethiopian bishop and Patriarch (1938–2022)

Abune Merkorios was an Ethiopian bishop and the fourth Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, elected after the death of Abuna Takla Haymanot in May 1988. Merkorios remained Patriarch for three years until 1991, when the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) overthrew the Communist military junta known as Derg in Addis Ababa. After spending almost three decades living in exile, he was allowed to return to Addis Ababa and be recognized as Patriarch alongside Abune Mathias.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church</span> Oriental Orthodox Christian denomination from Eritrea

The Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church is one of the Oriental Orthodox Churches with its headquarters in Asmara, Eritrea. Its autocephaly was recognised by Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church, after Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopia in 1993. Thus, the Eritrean Church accords a primacy of honor to the Coptic Church.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abune Mathias</span> Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church since 2013

Abune Mathias is the sixth and current Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church since 2013. His full title is "His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Sixth Patriarch and Catholicos of Ethiopia, Archbishop of Axum and Ichege of the See of Saint Taklehaimanot".

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Exile was an autocephalous Oriental Orthodox church created in the wake of a schism in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church following the deposition of Patriarch Merkorios in 1991 and his exile to the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tigrayan Orthodox Tewahedo Church</span> Autocephalous Oriental Orthodox Church in Ethiopia

The Tigrayan Orthodox Tewahedo Church is one of the Oriental Orthodox Churches with its headquarters in Axum, Tigray Region. It declared autocephaly on 7 May 2021, accusing the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church of not doing enough to speak out against the Tigray war, and for being too closely aligned with the Ethiopian government.

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