 The Ethiopian Orthodox Church, founded in the fourth century, on the doctrines of Saint Mark, is the established Church of the Empire and is, as such, supported by the State.  Area Handbook for Ethiopia - Page 229by American University (Washington, D.C.). Foreign Areas Studies Division - 1964 - 543 pagesFull view - About this book
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...for an alleged offense in connection with his official functions. "The Ethiopian Orthodox Church ... is the Established Church of the Empire and is, as such, supported by the State." Amharic is the "official" language while an order of His Imperial Majesty requires that "All subjects,... | |
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...for an alleged offense in connection with his official functions. "The Ethiopian Orthodox Church ... is the Established Church of the Empire and is, as such, supported by the State." Amharic is the "official" language while an order of His Imperial Majesty requires that "All subjects,... | |
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