Addis Ababa

Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa, unfortunately in a major renovation at the moment, is the seat of the patriarchs of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. It is here where the patriarchs are anointed and where they serve. It was built to commemorate the driving out of the Italian occupation in 1942 and replaced the former monastery church on site
The 1st and 2nd pictures are the exterior of the cathedral from the front and then from the back.
The next 4 pictures look at the inside of the cathedral, especially of the stained glass and artwork. If you enlarge these, you may be able to recognize biblical scenes.
The 7th picture is the throne where His Majesty Haile Selassie sat when attending worship. There is a similar thing be for his wife. The 8th picture is the sarcophagus of Haile Selassie.
The last 2 pictures are of other sites on the cathedral complex. 9th is the Church of the Holy Spirit. Most newer Ethiopian Orthodox churches are round or octagonal. This is an example.
The last picture is a part of the cemetery where only people who are important to the church by and nation are interred. For example, the statue of the man with his arm raised is the winner of the marathon at the Moscow Olympics.Read more