How many Armenians are in Ethiopia?
100 Armenians
Nowadays, there are around 100 Armenians residing in Ethiopia, mainly in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian pastorate of the Armenian Apostolic Church is functioning, and it is included in the Diocese of Egypt (with the center of the Sourp Kevork (St. George) Church in Addis Ababa).
How did Armenians end up in Ethiopia?
Armenians had traded with Ethiopia from as early as the first century AD. Arba Lijoch were a group of 40 Armenian orphans who had escaped from the atrocities in Ottoman Empire, and were afterwards adopted by Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, then Crown Prince Ras Tafari.
Why are there Armenians in Ethiopia?
Most Armenians in Addis Ababa trace their roots to the merchants and craftsmen who began to flock to the Horn of Africa in the 19th century, several of whom found their way to the Court of the Emperors of Abyssinia, as Ethiopia was known at the time.
Is Armenia near Africa?
Armenia is located in southwestern Asia. Armenia is bordered by Azerbaijan to the east, Iran to the south, Turkey to the west, and Georgia to the north.
Are there Armenians in Africa?
About 350 Armenians currently reside in South Africa, mainly in Johannesburg. The Armenian Apostolic Church operates in Swatina (formerly Swaziland). Until recent years, the AGBU was also operating in South Africa.
What is the history of Armenians in Ethiopia?
History. Armenians have a much older presence in Ethiopia. Indeed, one of the first recorded diplomatic missions to Europe from Ethiopia was led by Matthew the Armenian who traveled to Portugal and Rome at the request of the Dowager Empress Eleni of Ethiopia to appeal for aid against Islamic incursions into Ethiopia in the 16th Century.
What was the first diplomatic mission to Europe from Ethiopia?
Indeed, one of the first recorded diplomatic missions to Europe from Ethiopia was led by Matthew the Armenian who traveled to Portugal and Rome at the request of the Dowager Empress Eleni of Ethiopia to appeal for aid against Islamic incursions into Ethiopia in the 16th Century.
Who was the first pastor of the Armenian Apostolic Church?
The Armenian Apostolic (Orthodox) have their own church, Sourp Kevork (St. George) Armenian Apostolic Church in Addis Ababa. The first-ever pastor of the Armenian community was Rev. Hovhannes Guevherian.