Christian
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
7/40· LowConfidence: High
Major Oriental Orthodox tradition (≈45 million adherents). Distinctive Ge'ez liturgy, Sabbath observance, and Old Testament practices including circumcision.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — major Oriental Orthodox tradition; mainstream low-control.
Founded
4th c.
Members
≈45 million
Active in
Africa
In context
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is one of the largest Oriental Orthodox churches. Distinctive practices include observance of both Sabbath and Sunday, circumcision, and dietary laws akin to Old Testament Judaism. Mainstream low-control voluntary tradition.
Timeline
- 4th c.Christianisation of Ethiopia under Frumentius
Sources
- Various Oriental Orthodox publications
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