Ethiopia’s Chapel in the Sky

If churches were assessed by their risk factor, Abuna Yemata Guh would be our new Sistine Chapel. Perched 650 feet above a steep cliff in Northern Ethiopia, visitors face a 45-minute climb up the cliff’s vertical face in order to access the precariously positioned church. Dating back to the 5th century, history has it that its founder Father Yemata built the chapel to be closer to heavenly spirits; however, others claim it was a strategic move to avoid his enemies.

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[dawasheff]

I am from Ethiopia I want this church twice ones my mum took me there to baptised and second time when i was 25. That is the most blessing i ever had. You must have faith in God to climb there. Now i live in Wakefield (United Kingdom ) in my church people are complaining about 8 step stairs. God bless you all who ever read this.

[nomananjum]

God bless you my brave Ethiopians brothers and sisters✝
Greetings from a Pakistani Christian❤❤

[silvervodka]

Orthodox Christian here from Russia, God bless all!

[.GarryYoung]

Hallelujah, While people in my city are complaining about timings for early morning Church I need to salute to these Ethiopian brothers for their devotion towards the God. Greetings from Indian Christians.

[dlink]

Respect to the camera crew for hauling their equipment up there.

[JoStylin]

Ethiopian people are a treasure. A land full of rich history.

[NealBones]

The dedication to God these women in particular must feel to climb a mountain in a dress with children upon their back. Major respect and love. God bless ❤️

[carsonking]

The fact that it’s still operating after 1500+ years is insane

[davidprodigy]

I love how the constant footsteps have slowly wore into the stone to make actual steps for everyone.

[alpachino]

Greetings to my Ethiopian brothers from a Russian orthodox!

[jeremywendelin]

Greetings from Texas USA. God bless the Ethiopian church. Truly the treasure in the Lords eyes.

[takmaps]

Love to my Ethiopian Orthodox brethren from a Catholic

[vladansaracpv]

All the love for our Orthodox brothers & sisters in most sacred & beautiful African country, one of the earliest Christians in the world.

[srfrg]

God bless our Ethiopian brothers in christ, from Greece.

[tobiasvanoudheusden]

Visited this church with my parents when I was 11. What an experience! Still vividly remember it to this day (in a good way)

[Trans-Dist]

I am Indian and lucky enough to stay in Ethiopia for a decade in Dire Dawa on a project. I visited many churches and mosques. Ethiopians are wonderful people, I love them all.

[LkdSamte]

Much respect God bless Ethiopia! From your Christian brethren in India!

[shishaygebrelibanos]

i'm from Ethiopia, tigray region . But am live now in Asian. i miss my county. Thanks for sharing the vidio. God please you Ethiopian.
ፈጣሪ ህዝባችንን አና ኣገራችን ጠብቅልን።

[drewjay]

I climbed this church in 2004, sure did find Maryam on the way up ....and down . The most frightening climb I've ever done.

[blueblazerable]

I am Roman Catholic from the Philippines and the first time I heard this church, I was in mesmerized. Praying for growth of Ethiopian Orthodx Church