Abuna Theophilos

Patriarch of Ethiopia (1910-1979) · Died at 69

Abuna Theophilos, also known as Abune Tewophilos, was the second Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

Abuna Theophilos is read about 18 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Abuna Theophilos as bishop of Harar, in conversation with two unidentified persons at a meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Chichester, England in 1949.

About this person

He officially succeeded Abuna Basilios in 1971 after he had assumed the role of acting patriarch upon Abuna Basilios's death in 1970. - and through dedicated service to his church he ultimately became a martyr for his faith.

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1910 to 1979 · aged 69