Ethiopian ecclesiastical titles

In Ethiopia, people who work in the church, like priests and bishops, have special titles. These titles are like special names that show how important and respected they are in the church.

A priest is called Abuna or Father, just like you call your dad, but it's a special name for priests.

A bishop is called Abune or His Holiness, which means they are very important and respected in the church.

The highest title in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church is the Patriarch, and he is called Abune Mathias. The Patriarch is like the boss of all the bishops and priests in Ethiopia.

So, when you hear these special names like Abuna, Abune, and Patriarch, you know that the person is important and respected in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.