Name: Ura Kidane Mehret
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Ura Kidane Mehret

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Matto

December 9, 2022

The monastery was founded in the 14th century, but the temple, according to official sources, only 200 years later. The type that we can see today was given to him in the XVII century. Since then, the building has not undergone any significant changes: the monks took care of it as best they could.

Her Kidane Mehret is dedicated to the patron saint of Ethiopia - George the Victorious. The name of this biblical figure has been mentioned by many churches in the country, but this monastery is the most popular with pilgrims. Unlike other similar monasteries on the islands, Mehret in your Khitan is allowed to enter the women.

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Matto

December 10, 2022

The boat ride takes about an hour and on land it's about a 10-minute walk to the monastery, past the souvenir vendors. The church is typical for Ethiopia, Ura Kidane Mehret is circular on the outside. Inside, the chapel proper is six-sided and the walls on all six sides are beautifully painted frescoes depicting various scenes from Biblical tradition and the history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. There is not much to see in the monastery, you can see the church in about an hour. Although a lot of travel time and effort is expended for a very short visit, it is well worth it.

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Frank 🚴🏻‍♂️🥾🌎

May 1, 2024

A highly recommended spot!

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