Black Catholic Messenger show #17: Ethiopian Orthodox Deacon Henok Elias on his journey of faith

Deacon Henok Elias shares his journey from being a nominal Christian to becoming a deacon in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. He discusses the significance of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches, the role of the diaconate, and the unique aspects of Ethiopian Orthodox liturgy and worship practices. The conversation also touches on the importance of education and community engagement, as well as the cultural heritage and spirituality within the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Deacon Henok Elias 04:42 Understanding Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches 09:32 Deacon Henok's journey of faith 19:35 The Role of the Diaconate in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church 29:09 Ethiopian Orthodox liturgy and worship practices 39:08 Education and community engagement 48:53 Cultural heritage and spirituality in Ethiopian Orthodoxy 58:47 Conclusion and invitation to experience Ethiopian Orthodoxy Music: Gunnar Gundersen  Dcn Henok's YT channel:    / @philosophyofartandscience   ~~ https://blackcatholicmessenger.org https://x.com/BlkCathlicMsngr   / blackcatholicmessenger     / blackcatholicmessenger   Make a tax-deductible donation to BCM @ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-... create a FB fundraiser @   / fundraisers