Enda Mariam Cathedral (also called Kidisti Mariam or Saint Mary’s Cathedral) in Asmara, Eritrea home of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church: ርእሰ ኣድባራት ቅድስቲ ማርያም ኣስመራ 🕍✨ Built in 1938 by Italian architects during the colonial era, Enda Mariam Cathedral stands as the spiritual center of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church today. A true symbol of Asmara’s faith, culture, and history 🇪🇷. #Asmara #Eritrea #ኤርትራ #OrthodoxChurch #History | ካብዝን ካብትን

Adadi Mariam is an exceptional example of medieval Ethiopian rock-hewn architecture, scientifically admired for its precise monolithic excavation from volcanic tuff and its sophisticated cruciform design aligned with Ethiopian Orthodox liturgical traditions. Still functioning as an active place of worship, the church offers visitors a rare tourism experience where living spirituality, historical theology, and ancient engineering coexist, making it a key cultural heritage site for faith-based and

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