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Fifteen students have graduated from Debre Selam Kidist Selassie Church’s first Begena (Harp of David) training programme during its 2026 AGM, attended by UK and Ireland Diocese representatives. Certificates were presented, and registration for the second cohort is now open.
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Members of Debre Selam Kidist Selassie Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Manchester meet every Sunday afternoon for football, friendship and fellowship.
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Debre Selam Kidist Selassie Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Manchester organised and hosted a Remembrance Day service on 11 November 2026 at St John’s historic war memorial in Salford, Greater Manchester, as owners and custodians of the church and its memorial since 2017. Joined by Councillor Wilson Nkurunziza and local residents, the congregation honoured those who lost their lives in war while reaffirming its commitment to restoring the Grade II listed church and preserving its heritage for future generations.
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የቤተ ክርስቲያናችን ታሪክ፦ ከ2004 ጀምሮ የእምነት፣ የአንድነትና የእድገት ጉዞ
From a small prayer association established in 2004 with around 40 faithful, predominantly women, Debre Selam Kidist Selassie Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has grown into a spiritual home serving over 1,000 people. Named Debre Selam in 2008, registered as a charity in 2009, and strengthened by the purchase of St John the Evangelist Church in Salford in 2017, our journey reflects faith, perseverance and unity. Today, we continue our worship while working to restore and reopen our historic church.
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Our Church Sunday School is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Begena classes. The Sunday School of Debre Selam Kidist Selassie Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Manchester warmly invites interested participants to register. Age Groups: • Children: 7–12 years • Young People: 13–17 years • Adults: 18 years and over Learning Options: • Online • Face-to-face (Venue: St Alphonsus RC Church, M16 7QS) • Both For More Information and Registration: • Phone: +44 7397 319584
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Following the weekly Divine Liturgy on Saturday, 31 October 2026, Manchester Debre Selam Kidist Selassie Church held a special memorial prayer service for the Orthodox Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Arsi Zone, Oromia Region. The congregation prayed for the eternal rest of the departed, comfort for bereaved families, healing for the injured and protection for displaced communities. Our church stands in solidarity with those affected and calls for peace, justice and the protection of innocent lives.
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Every Saturday / ዘወትር ቅዳሜ · 6:00 AM (UK time / በእንግሊዝ ሰዓት)ቅዳሜ፣ 12 ኅዳር 2019 ዓ.ም.
Join us for our weekly Divine Liturgy, prayers and spiritual fellowship at St Alphonsus RC Church, Stretford, Manchester. All are welcome.
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A photograph from our church’s Meskel celebration — Finding of the True Cross.
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