REESE ADBARAT DEBRE SELAM KIDIST MARIAM EOTC
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH!
We envisage DSK Mariam Church as a dynamic, joyful and burgeoning community centered around Christ, embracing both believers and seekers. Proactively, we extend our outreach to guide individuals along their spiritual paths towards maturity in the Christian faith. The embodiment of our love for God and fellow members radiates throughout our community, manifesting in joyful and pertinent programs and worship experiences.
DSKM
DSKM WAS FOUNDED IN 1987
JOIN OUR VIBRANT
Join our vibrant community of over 1500 members and experience the richness of our faith and traditions. Since 1987, we have been a steadfast spiritual home for our community, offering guidance and support.
COMMUNITY
R/A/D/S/K/M/E/O/T/C/F/H/S/S
FIKIR HIBRET
Our adult Sunday School boasts over a hundred committed attendees, engaging in Bible classes led by the church's evangelism department. We prioritize nurturing the spiritual and moral growth of our members' children, with more than 500 youngsters benefiting from religious instruction each weekend. Our vibrant community fosters a supportive environment for deepening faith and understanding. Join us on this enriching journey of spiritual growth and exploration.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
OUR FOUNDATION
JOHN 3:16
“FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON FOR WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE AN EVERLASTING LIFE”
RE'ESE ADBARAT DEBRE SELAM KIDIST MARIAM ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH
At Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church, we are dedicated to preaching the gospel of Christ, administering the sacraments, and providing spiritual and social services to the community in Washington D.C.
Our church, founded in 1987, upholds the faith, teachings, and traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido religion. With over 1500 registered members, we are the largest Ethiopian Orthodox parish church in the Washington metropolitan area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CALENDAR
Services
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
Our church, founded in 1987, upholds the faith, teachings, and traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido religion. With over 1500 registered members, we are the largest Ethiopian Orthodox parish church in the Washington metropolitan area. Our board of trustees, consisting of 13 members elected by the general membership, shapes policy and provides direction in line with our churchʼs vision. We are committed to overseeing the development and wellbeing of our church, and we continue to fulfill our mission by baptizing infants, administering the sacrament of holy matrimony, and conducting memorial services for the community. Holy communion services are held every Sunday morning, and we broadcast many of our services via live stream, Facebook, and YouTube to reach members unable to attend in person.
SERVICES
SPIRITUAL SERVICES
SPIRITUAL SERVICES
Baptism Services
Experience the solemn and sacred administration of sacraments in accordance with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido tradition.
Sunday LITURGY
Join us for uplifting Sunday liturgy services, filled with spiritual guidance, community fellowship, and divine blessings.
Infant Baptism Services
Experience the joyous and sacred tradition of infant baptism, welcoming the little ones into the embrace of faith.
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is one of the oldest Christian churches that has existed for more than 1500 years. It is a branch of the Oriental Orthodox Church and has rich cultural and religious history. The church is known for its unique religious practices and beliefs, including the use of Ge’ez, an ancient language, in its liturgy. The church has also played a significant role in Ethiopian history and is a source of national pride.