Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Debre Selam Medhanealem Church

Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Debre Selam Medhanealem Church is located in Thornton, Colorado and serves the Ethiopian Orthodox community. The church follows the ancient Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo tradition, one of the world's oldest Christian churches rooted in Old Testament teachings and the teachings of Jesus Christ. The congregation observes the Ethiopian Bible containing 81 books and practices the five foundational mysteries of Trinity, Incarnation, Baptism, Communion, and Resurrection. The church administers seven sacraments including Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Ordination, Holy Matrimony, Penance, and Unction of the Sick. Regular Divine Liturgy services are held on Saturday mornings and Sunday mornings, with additional services on feast days and holy days throughout the year including Ethiopian Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, and other significant observances.

Address

5152 E 17th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80220

Denomination

Ethiopian Orthodox

Phone

303-333-4766

Services

Sat6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Sun5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Languages

Amharic, English

Last updated August 2026

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