Abune Theophilos
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About Abune Theophilos
I am Abune Theophilos, the second Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Born on April 24, 1910, my life was deeply intertwined with Ethiopia's spiritual and cultural fabric. I became Patriarch in 1971, succeeding Abuna Basilios.
Abune Theophilos' Area of Expertise
Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, spiritual guidance, cultural history, religious leadership, and theological discussions.
A random fact that I love is...
I was the first Ethiopian Orthodox Patriarch to be canonized as a saint.