Mekane Selam St. Mary
“Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the Lord say, ‘The Lord will surely separate me from His people.’” — Isaiah 56:3
Our Journey
Nestled within the Addis Ababa Diocese near the beautiful Behire Tsegie Park sits Behire Tsegie Mekane Selam Kidist Mariam Church. While it stands today as a peaceful sanctuary in Ethiopia, the church's sacred foundation was forged through a miraculous journey of migration, survival, and profound healing across borders.
Parish Life Gallery
Our faithful parish community gathering in prayer and celebration.
Parish Council
Thank you for visiting the website of Behere Tsige Mekane Selam St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Ours is a community standing firm in faith, love, and fellowship — active and welcoming. The members of the parish council dedicate their time to serve and safeguarding Church. If you are new to the area or looking for ways to take part in the parish, you are most welcome! We are ready to serve you in spiritual ministry to the best of our ability.
The members of the Parish Council serve for three years. Three new members are elected from the congregation by a vote of the general assembly; two from the clergy by a vote of the clergy assembly; and one from the Sunday school. Join in membership to grow in faith, to serve, and to carry out the mission of the Church.
Parish Council Members
Our Fathers
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. — Matthew 16:18-19
In accordance with this divine commission, our fathers carry the grace of the holy priesthood. They shepherd the flock, administer the holy sacraments, and guide our community in the path of salvation.
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A devoted confessor who guides the faithful through the sacrament of penance with patience and compassion.
Serves in the Divine Liturgy and accompanies young families in their spiritual journey.
A senior priest and elder of the parish, respected for his deep knowledge of the church canons and tradition.
A spiritual father known for his counsel to the youth and his teaching in the Sunday school.
Assists in the Divine Liturgy and leads the choir in sacred hymns (mezmur).
Ministers to the sick and the elderly, bringing prayer and communion to those who cannot attend.
A scholar of the traditional church school (Abnet), teaching Ge'ez, Qene, and Zema to the next generation.
Get in Contact with a Father Confessor
“I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you...’” — Luke 15:18
Come and relieve your burden. Reach out here to connect privately with a spiritual father who will help you find peace.