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During which king's reign did Christianity become the state religion in 334 A.D.?
During which king's reign did Christianity become the state religion in 334 A.D.?
Who were the Syrian brothers instrumental in the conversion of King Ezana?
Who were the Syrian brothers instrumental in the conversion of King Ezana?
Who was appointed as the first Bishop of Ethiopian Orthodox Church (EOC)?
Who was appointed as the first Bishop of Ethiopian Orthodox Church (EOC)?
Until when did the consecration of bishops from Coptic Church in Egypt continue?
Until when did the consecration of bishops from Coptic Church in Egypt continue?
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Which period saw the construction of many churches and monasteries in Ethiopia?
Which period saw the construction of many churches and monasteries in Ethiopia?
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Study Notes
Early Christianity in Ethiopia
- Christianity became the state religion in 334 A.D. during King Ezana's reign.
- The Syrian brothers, Frumentius and Aedesius, played a crucial role in King Ezana's conversion to Christianity.
- Frumentius was appointed as the first Bishop of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church (EOC).
- The consecration of bishops from the Coptic Church in Egypt continued until the mid-20th century.
- The 4th-6th centuries saw a significant surge in the construction of many churches and monasteries in Ethiopia.
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Test your knowledge of the conversion of King Ezana to Christianity in the 4th century. Learn about the role of Syrian brothers Aedesius and Frumentius, as well as the gods that were abandoned and the Christian figures that influenced the king's decision.
