1. Mersha Alehegne, PhD HMML Public Lecture Series Co Sponsored by The Collegeville Institute, October 17, 2012

6. Fr. Kilian, O.S.B.

7. “Theotokos in Ethiopia: the Praise and Adoration She Enjoys in the Nation”  aimed at discussing the Marian devotion in that Christian land as it is evident in the people’s day today lives Outline  Ethiopia?  Marian Theology?  Marian Devotion?

10.  Her intercession is continually sought in the Church as she pleads for the human race;  she was prepared by the Holy Ghost to deliver Jesus Christ  She is loved by her son so dearly that He will grant her every prayer.  none who has followed in the footsteps of the incarnate Word of God more faithfully than she.  Holier than the cherubim and seraphim, she enjoys greater glory than all God’s creatures,  Mary is not venerated in isolation, but in relation to our Lord Jesus Christ

11. Ethiopia as a Ransom the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt

12. Ṣ əge Məsa (a special lunch served in commemoration of the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt )

13. 33 Marian Feasts

15. / - Son/Daughter of Mary / the “servant of Mary”, “the messenger of Mary”, / the love of Mary”, “the mercy of Mary.”

16. “ … …, Mary … Mary … Mary, she is in Mary’s hand

17. yä Maryam aras, Congratulations that Mary has mercy upon you

18. , I beg you in the Name of Mary who is the protector of the World

19. (lady bugy), yä Maryam wäf (a variety of white sorghum) (Mary’s belt)

20. Emperor Dawit (1382-1413) Emperor Zär ə ʿ a Yaə ʿ qob ( 1399–468 ) Emperor Menelik ( 1844 –1913 )

21. These Marian practices may seem excessive to some, but I assure you that the central role of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is in no way diminished. We praise Virgin Mary because she is Theotokos, Mother of our Lord. We pray to her Son Jesus Christ through her.