Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo
Pretoria Hamere Noh Kidane Mihret Church
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. — Jeremiah 6:16
Parish information at a glance
Welcome to Our Parish
Whether you have worshipped in the Tewahedo tradition all your life or are visiting for the first time, you are welcome here. Come a little early and someone will gladly help you find your way.
Get in touchChurch Calendar
- Nehase 13
Buhe (Transfiguration)
- Meskerem 1 · 2019
Enkutatash (New Year)
- Meskerem 17 · 2019
Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)
- Tahsas 29 · 2019
Genna (Nativity)
Services & Events
Sunday Divine Liturgy
Every Sunday · please call to confirm the time
141 Jubert Street, Sunnyside
Saturday Evening Service
Every Saturday · please call to confirm the time
141 Jubert Street, Sunnyside
Readings & Sermons
Daily readings
The appointed readings are not published on the site yet. Please ask one of the clergy.
Weekly cycleSermons & media
Recordings from our services will be published here. Until then, you are warmly welcome to join us in person.
Service timesComing for the First Time
- What language is the service in?
- The Divine Liturgy is served in Ge'ez, the ancient liturgical language, with Amharic alongside it. You do not need to understand either to be present and welcome.
- How long does it last?
- The Divine Liturgy is long by the standards of most Western services. You are not expected to stay for the whole of it on a first visit — come and go quietly as you need. Ask one of the clergy for our usual timings.
- What should I wear?
- Shoes are removed before entering the church, and silence is kept inside. Modest dress is the custom, and covering the head with a netela is usual for women. The right hand side of the church is for women, who enter by the south door; men enter by the north.
- May I receive communion?
- Communion is for prepared members of the Church who have kept the fast and been to confession. Everyone is welcome to be present, to pray, and to receive the blessed bread afterwards.
- When should I arrive?
- Come a little before the time listed and someone will help you find your way. Standing at the back is completely normal and nobody will mind.
- Are children welcome?
- Yes. Children are part of the congregation and no one is troubled by the noise they make.
Our Clergy
Our Parish — Pretoria
Liqe Tiguhan Samson Tadesse
Head Priest
Visit Us
Address
141 Jubert Street
Sunnyside
Pretoria 0002
South Africa
Telephone
072 4379 348
084 7968 726
sindisowolde@yahoo.com