The Eritrean Orthodox Church, a sister church of the Coptic Orthodox Church, was founded as an independent entity in 1993 after Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia.

along with the Eritrean Orthodox, Evangelical Lutheran and Sunni Islam groups. The government regards other religious groups as instruments of foreign governments.

The Holy Father told the group of young priests and monks of the Oriental Orthodox churches, including Armenian, Coptic, ...

It was during this time that Eritrean forces invaded their homeland ... These features starkly contrast with the predominantly Ethiopian Orthodox and Tigrinya-speaking populace.

The Nicene Creed is more than a statement of faith -- it is a powerful sign of unity among Christians, Pope Francis said as he welcomed young priests and monks from Oriental Orthodox Churches to the ...

Pope Francis offered that reminder on Thursday as he met with a delegation of Orthodox clergy taking part in a study visit to ...