Christianity in Ethiopia | BBC Earth

While exploring a 700 year old monastery, Simon Reeve looks at Ethiopia's history of Christianity, the first Christian Kingdom in the world.

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[PlayMoGame]

This guy must be one of those people that art museum guards have to remind not to touch the ancient, priceless artifacts on display

[tawan]

1700 year old holy mural, and this guy rests his arm on it like it's an armrest.

[Alisrovi]

"This is the first Christian village" *Leans on it*

[nikolalegend]

That’s so amazing Ethiopia’s legacy 🇪🇹 also they are one of the most faithful orthodox people ☦️

[messiethio]

Yes I love my country 🇪🇹
I'm lucky to because I'm orthodox Christian 🙏 frsit Christmas ♥️

[davidchoi]

The first Kingdom of Christianity and the guardian of the faith in the midst of Islamic influence for thousands of years. As a fellow Christian, I respect you!

[Intel-i-k]

The history and faith of the Ethiopians (and Copts) is second to none other christians in the world. Much respect and admiration 🇳🇱💖🇪🇹

[ofgjdin]

We believe in GOD
😍😍😍

ETHIOPIA.

[kasakasasuka]

the first christian state in the world - ethiopia .

[plebulus]

Such a beautiful place in the birthplace of man, Ethiopia truly has the most deep rooted and unique history on earth! Love from the U.S.A!🇺🇲🇪🇹

[mahaletassefa]

Thank you bbc
I proud of my Ethiopia 💚💛❤

[HoiSourced]

"imposed" Ethiopians were the people who had power compared to the early Christians. They, on their free will converted.

[yakovmatityahu]

Preserve the Traditions and Faith ✝️ at all costs....God bless Ethiopian christians...Love from Indian christian ✝️ 😊❤🎉

[nosyrosie]

The Lord wants humans to know, it's important to stay Christian, for people to know they were loved.

[theknowing]

I see now why italy wanted to take over, but that was not the will of the Most High

[novemberboy]

Real and truly Christians, i like too much 🙏

[eliasnegatu]

Genesis 2:13
And the name of the second river [is] Gihon: the same [is] it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia.

[anselmocolsoul]

I'm originally from Angola, i love Ethiopia history is Amazing, and in the videos one can see the how their faith in God is great.🙏✡️

[neilc.]

If it’s true that the Ark of the Covenant rests in Ethiopia, then man oh man, History Channel’s Oak Island will be pissed off!

[ruthruth]

God bless ETHIOPIA amen (3)
HOLLY LAND COUNTRY