Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The cathedral of the Ethiopian Catholic Archeparchy of Addis Ababa and a gateway to the Alexandrian Ge'ez Catholic tradition.
TraditionEthiopian Catholic Church · Alexandrian Ge'ez rite
The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
This cathedral is the clearest Addis Ababa entry into the Ethiopian Catholic Church: fully Catholic, Eastern, Alexandrian in heritage, and normally worshipping through the Ge'ez tradition. Let liturgy—not architecture alone—shape the visit.
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Ge'ez Catholic liturgy
Encounter an Eastern Catholic expression rooted in Ethiopia's ancient Alexandrian tradition.
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Nativity of Mary
Pray through the cathedral's Marian dedication within the local liturgical calendar.
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A living archeparchy
Learn how the cathedral serves Ethiopian Catholic communities today.