Ichthus February 11, 2026 (Yekatit 4, 2018 EC)
In accordance with the resolution passed by the Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the capacity-building training organized by the Patriarchate General Secretariat in collaboration with the Diocese of Gedeo, Kore, and Burji has been successfully concluded. The program was designed to modernize the Church’s structural operations and empower clergy and staff through professional knowledge.
During the sessions, Memhir Daniel Seifemichael, a delegate from the Patriarchate General Secretariat, provided detailed briefings on the organization of the Parish Council (Sebeka Gubae), the implementation of the Kale Awadi (the Church’s constitution), performance reporting, social media utilization, and property management. Additionally, Melake Mihret Amha Mekonnen delivered an extensive presentation regarding the Church’s administrative hierarchy and operational procedures.
The participants engaged in in-depth discussions on these topics, exchanging ideas with the trainers on operational challenges and potential strategic solutions. It was noted that the forum significantly helped bridge the gap between theoretical training and practical field application.
At the conclusion of the program, a brief position statement was presented, reflecting the readiness of the trainees to implement their new skills.
The closing ceremony was hosted by Melake Haywet Birhanu Kifle, the Diocesan General Manager. In his fatherly apostolic exhortation, His Grace Abune Gerima, Bishop of the Diocese and member of the Holy Synod, urged the trainees to translate the knowledge gained into action and to fulfill the Church’s mission with integrity. His Grace concluded the program with a prayer and expressed his gratitude to all the faithful who contributed to the success of the training.
