Debre Berhan Selassie

It's a historical Church located in Gondar, northern Ethiopia. It was originally built in 1690s, but was later destroyed by lightning after some decades. It was then rebuilt in late 18th century and still stands to date. It's inner wall and roof are entirely decorated with Ethiopian style religious paintings that makes it to really shine. It's one of the most beautiful Church in Ethiopia.

The ceiling, with it's rows and rows of winged cherubs representing the omnipresence of God, draws most eyes. There’s space for 135 cherubs, though 13 have been erased by water damage. Aside from the cherubs the highlights have to be the devilish Bosch-like depiction of hell. A large stone wall with 12 rounded towers surrounds the compound and these represent the 12 apostles. The larger 13th tower (entrance gate) symbolises Christ and is shaped to resemble the Lion of Judah. If you have a keen eye, you’ll be able to spot the lion’s tail above the doorway in the wall west of the church.

Church or shrine?

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Church or shrine?

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