Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Eritrean Oriental Orthodox church; autocephaly from Ethiopian Orthodox 1993.
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BITE breakdown
0 — Eritrean Oriental Orthodox church; autocephaly from Ethiopian Orthodox 1993.
Profile facts
In context
The Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church received autocephaly from the Coptic Orthodox Church in 1993 following Eritrean independence. Patriarch Antonios (deposed by state 2007, house arrest until 2023 death). Mainstream voluntary tradition under state pressure.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1993Autocephaly
- 2007Patriarch Antonios deposed by state
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