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The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Medhane Alem Cathedral, whose name translates to ‘Savior of the World,’ is located in Bole Medhanealem, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. It is the largest Cathedral in Ethiopia and the second largest in Africa.
It stands out in Bole’s primarily urban landscape thanks to its eye-catching turquoise domes and columnar facade. Upon completion, the contemporary Cathedral gained immediate notoriety as one of the biggest in Addis Ababa and the continent.It was built by Emperor Menelik II to honor his stunning Adwa victory over the Italians in 1896 and is dedicated to St. George, Ethiopia’s patron saint, whose icon was carried into the battle.Additionally, the church served as the House of Solomon’s royal church. Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Zewditu were crowned in the Cathedral in 1917 and 1930, respectively.The Cathedral houses a museum showcasing an imperial throne, weapons used in battles against the Italians, such as curved swords and tridents, and enormous helmets made from lions’ manes.Outside of St Mary of Zion in Aksum, it contains the best ecclesiastical accouterments in the nation. Beautiful crowns, crosses, prayer sticks, holy scrolls, ceremonial parasols, and Haile Selassie and Zewditu’s coronation regalia are among the items.
