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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>e Minister Abiy Ahmed bade farewell to the late Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, Abune Merkorios on Saturday in a ceremony the church organized at Meskel Square.<\/p>\n

During the occasion, PM Abiy said the late Patriarch has passed away after tirelessly teaching the people of Ethiopia to live together with love, peace and harmony.<\/p>\n

The Premier pointed out that the Patriarch served his country and people, noting \u201closing his holiness is a great grief to all of Ethiopians.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abiy lauded his holiness for his contribution to the unification of the two synods of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church that had been separated for more than 26 years.<\/p>\n

His Holiness Abune Merkorios, who died at the age of 84, was the 4th Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church.<\/p>\n

Ethiopian are bidding farewell today to the late Patriarch in a ceremony organized at Meskel Square.<\/p>\n

The faithful, religious fathers, residents of Addis Ababa and senior government officials as well as members of the diplomatic community based in Addis Ababa have attended the farewell ceremony.<\/p>\n

According to the Holy Synod of Ethiopian Orthodox Church, his funeral will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral Church on Sunday in the presence of dignitaries.<\/p>\n

Religious leaders from the Oriental Churches and other Churches from various countries of the world are expected to attend the funeral.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ethiopia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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