"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."ROM 8:28

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Department of Evangelical and Missionary Activities has offered a three-day training for church men drawn from all corners of the country who are engaged in evangelical and missionary activities.

His Holiness Abune Paulos, Patriarch of Ethiopia, Archbishop of Axum, Echege of the See of St. Tekle Haimanot, President of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Honorary President of World Religions for Peace, who opened the conference, urged the participants to live and exert effort up to the expectation of the Holy Church to meet her demand in this challenging and ever-changing world. ...Read more

We give thanks to the Almighty God for enabling us to celebrate the festivity of the Holy Cross every year in peace, love and harmony. This unique gathering is a testimony of our Love to our Lord Jesus Christ who was crucified on the cross for the salvation and redemption of mankind. We are all the children of God; while disunity among the children of God is a consequence of sin; unity is a result of peace, love and harmony. ...Read more

The conference lasted for 5 days from Sep 12-16, 2011 where an Opening speech was made by Abuna Paulos I Patriarch

Mr. President, Your Eminences, Your Graces,

Distinguished members of the World Council of Churches Central Committee,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

With full conviction and love of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is the source of love, peace and light, we avail ourselves of this opportunity, on the occasion of the congregation of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches, to convey our brotherly greetings to all....Read more