Tsion Maryam Cathedral
House To the Legendary Ark of the Covenant
The Tsion Maryam Cathedral is a significant religious site in Ethiopia, believed by many to house the legendary Ark of the Covenant. Here are some key points about this sacred place:
Tsion Maryam Cathedral
Holiest Site: Tsion Maryam is considered the holiest place of worship for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, comparable to the Vatican for Catholics.
Ark of the Covenant: Legend states that the Ark, a sacred relic associated with the Ten Commandments, was brought to Ethiopia by Menelik I, the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Tana Cherkos Monastery: The Ark is said to have been stored at the Tana Cherkos monastery for 800 years before being moved to Tsion Maryam.
Restricted Access: Only the high priest of the cathedral is allowed to enter the sanctum where the Ark is kept, and only once a year.
Location: The Ark is housed in a chapel adjacent to the Tsion Maryam Cathedral.
While the authenticity of the Ark remains a subject of debate, its presence at Tsion Maryam Cathedral adds to the site’s religious and historical significance.
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