Medhane Alem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church Seattle WA

The Medhane Alem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church serves the Eritrean Orthodox community in the Bellevue, Washington area. The Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church is an Oriental Orthodox denomination with ancient roots in the Horn of Africa, maintaining apostolic succession and traditional liturgical practices. Visitors to this congregation can expect traditional Orthodox worship including liturgical services conducted in Ge'ez, the ancient Eritrean liturgical language, along with contemporary languages. The church emphasizes sacramental life, particularly the Eucharist and confession, and maintains distinctive practices such as extended fasting periods and veneration of saints and Mary. The Tewahedo tradition values Scripture, Tradition, and the early ecumenical councils as authoritative for faith and practice. Members and visitors participate in a community that preserves Eritrean cultural and spiritual heritage while serving those seeking Orthodox Christian worship in Washington.

Address

11800 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178

Denomination

Eritrean Orthodox

Phone

206-402-5646

Last updated August 2026

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