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- In the remote mountains of northern Ethiopia, a lone priest scales a 250m cliff each day to reach his church and study ancient books containing religious secrets.
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In a world of internet gurus and online spirituality... it is fascinating and humbling to see this priest.. he radiates spirituality and is an inspiration.. his words in Ge'ez language carry a meaning beyond their translation... Ethiopia is unique because spirituality has evolved in isolation. Thanks BBC for posting this.
I love how humble he is.
Praise yourself and you will be humbled, and humble yourself and you will be praised.
This is what's called life, No electricity, television, handsets. But the person is truly happy in is heart and mind. Not in our modern world, without handsets person cannot live. Blessings
As an Ethiopian this was beautiful. Thank you! "Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess, that Jesus Christ is Lord" - Philippians 2:10
Aksum አክሱም ፣ ንግሥት i see your comments all the time on Ethiopian videos..ewnet betam dess tiyignalesh tebarki mare.by the way you are konjye luv u
Hallelujah. All praise be to Holy God.
Finally made the journey to this place on January 3rd 2019!!!
The climbing was really tough especially for me but once I reached the top.... It was incredibly magnificent!
the most beautiful thing i've seen today
I'm not really a spiritual/religious person but I respect this man
Mashallah, great dedication. Love and respect to all Christian brothers and sisters.
Zender Bender
If all Muslim in Sudan to be specific were like you this planet would be full of peace for all religion. Sad,but true It's hell in Sudan for Christian pp. not all Muslim are the same thou
Zander, you choose love which is God is love, God bless you abundantly
@@soccerfieldg9366 Mashallah love to all muslims out there too, Nishkor allah we are all here today
so beautiful thanks for posting
If churches were assessed by their risk factor, Abuna Yemata Guh would be our new Sistine Chapel. Perched 650 feet above a steep cliff in Northern Ethiopia, visitors face a 45-minute climb up the cliff’s vertical face in order to access the precariously positioned church. Dating back to the 5th century, history has it that its founder Father Yemata built the chapel to be closer to heavenly spirits; however, others claim it was a strategic move to avoid his enemies. I love how the constant footsteps have slowly wore into the stone to make actual steps for everyone. That is so breathtaking! UNBELIEVABLE!!
I am a practicing Muslim Ethiopian and i loved every thing about the priest...he makes me think how far one can go with spirituality #proudethiopian
Arolema Prarath ..Islam didn’t arrive to Ethiopia though violence they were welcomed by Christian kings besides they believe Virgin marry is blessed among women though I don’t agree with there entire teachings, ..Ethiopia is unique in a sense all Muslims and Christians living in harmony more of as brothers respecting each other difference..my brother or sister #Maki abdu shows exactly what am talking about and thank you God bless
Arolema Prarath ..Islam didn’t arrive to Ethiopia though violence they were welcomed by Christian kings besides they believe Virgin marry is blessed among women though I don’t agree with there entire teachings, ..Ethiopia is unique in a sense all Muslims and Christians living in harmony more of as brothers respecting each other difference..my brother or sister #Maki abdu shows exactly what am talking about and thank you God bless
Thank you BBC news for showing this saint place.
am from there.
but I live in England so I miss my saint country.
Abyssnian lion are u saying Jesus is habesha
@@appleksa643 JESUS IS GOD
Somehow i feel at peace while watching this...may god continue to bless him...you dont need much to be truly happy
He locks the church because of there some priceless items inside the church that are hundreds and thousands of years old artifacts.
What a wonderful story! Thank you BBC for capturing such a magnificent conviction of Christianity and epic scenery of ancient Ethiopia!
I feel blessed to have seen something and someone so extraordinarily beautiful!
This is what I love about TH-cam! A chance to see so many unique, special and amazing things!
What a beautiful place and priest with a pure heart close to God who desires to teach and be an example to his people!
He is an Enlightened soul his words speak . Oneday i would visit Ethiopia
Definitely enlightened.
This is ETHIOPIA holy land
ወደ እግዚአብሔር ቤት እንሂድ ሲሉኝ ደስ አለኝ!!I I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."
Orthodox for ever 🙏🏻❤️
For your information , he is not Coptic priest rather he is Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Priest. Coptic stands for Egypt.
well, he is leading a simple and a happier life that most of us keyboard warriors. i don't believe in God but I love this man simplicity
Deb Dulal Dey
who said i don't believe in God. I don't believe in ur God. I worship Odin and Thor
Deb Dulal Dey i do believe in god and glad to see someone like you that doesn’t believe in god yet appreciates what this guy or priest is doing to feel ...the key word here is ..” happy” I. Can guarantee many of us can’t say that
maybe i join Islam hahaha very confusing. lol
Beautiful post, from eritrean orthodox 🙏❤
I'm Eritrean and my uncle is a priest and he goes to the mountains everyday
Kalab Semere
Why do you care Europe picture then you still under colonized mentally. Satan eyom nesom
Soccer Field G
What?
i proud that i am Ethiopian and born from beloved mom
Amazing. What a fascinating chap, I'd love to meet him and be able to natter with him.
*Spag Hetti* I wonder if he has a mini fridge and a pool table up there
Johnny Caruthers
Haha I wouldn't be surprised 😂
No he does not it's a church not a lounge
You can actually climb Abune Yemata with the help of tour guides. Some daring tourists have done it. I’ve seen the priest in several TH-cam videos posted by tourists. You have to be cool with heights and skeletons though.
There is nothing up there except a complete silence and the sound only your soul could hear. I've been there recently.... So beautiful!
And the people are fueled with strength and humility 😇
so many errors
0:07 it is not Coptic church it is Ethiopian orthodox Tewahdo Church since Coptic means Egyptian
0:26 it's blasphemous to say Hailesilassie Kahasay's church because the church is not the property of the priest and the correct name is Abune Yemata church named after St.Abune Yemata.
2:52 he didn't say the saints live here.
These comments are pitiful. Instead of respecting an ancient culture and people, and appreciating the fact that this man’s lifestyle and daily routine shows discipline and fortitude low natured individuals are attacking something they have absolutely no knowledge. And that is why the West is morally defunct.
Clement Young That would be funny if I thought you were trolling, but you are not. Inferior to whom? And inferior in what manner? Do you want to spend the day going back and forth showing who is really inferior?
And give me a reason why I should respect Ethiopian culture, seems like you don’t even respect ours by saying we are morally defunct. Why should I respect something that is inferior and that doesn’t respect me
Clement Young Well, you should stop. There are needy, homeless, and hungry people in every nation on the planet earth, so with that train of thought everyone is inferior. That’s a stupid ass conclusion to come. Literally stupid.
Richard Ali there is poor and hungry people even in the wealthiest country, it is the matter of percentage
Clement Young That shows how stupid you are. You began rambling about them being inferior first. Europeans always attack others and then yell “foul” when a person strikes back. And you are right, there is absolutely NOTHING I respect about your culture. Europe owes a great debt to the aboriginal people of this planet for whatever advancements they have made.
Such a simple soul he is!
Nice content BBC but next time get the name right Coptic is the Egyptian Church, the Ethiopian is Orthodox Tewahido, not that they have difference in ideology just the naming.
ጸጋዘአብ መኮንን their stupid
hey just a question. does Abuna mean our father? Syrian christians use the same
Amr Faham
yes, well we speak it More like abona, but it means our father.
By the way,the nine saints were the ones that spread the Orthodox faith by coming from Syria.
ጸጋዘአብ መኮንን coeptic is a general name for the five orthodox christians. They use this name in order to separate from the eastern orthodox. Their tru name is five oriental orthodox church.
It is beautiful... And there are many more...
my Ethiopia........................ so blessed
for a zillion times Ethiopian Christians are not a Coptic Christians.
Only the believers, if Jesus Could walk on water , True believers could climb up to that s Church, safely .
I
Position of Jesus (peace be on him) in Islam:
(i)
Islam is the only non-Christian faith, which makes it an article of faith to believe in Jesus (pbuh). No Muslim is a Muslim if he does not believe in Jesus (pbuh).
(ii)
We believe that he was one of the mightiest Messengers of Allah (swt).
(iii)
We believe that he was born miraculously, without any male intervention, which many modern day Christians do not believe.
(iv)
We believe he was the Messiah translated Christ (pbuh).
(v)
We believe that he gave life to the dead with God’s permission.
(iv)
We believe that he healed those born blind, and the lepers with God’s permission.
II
CONCEPT OF GOD IN CHRISTIANITY:
1.
Jesus Christ (pbuh) never claimed Divinity
One may ask, if both Muslims and Christians love and respect Jesus (pbuh), where exactly is the parting of ways? The major difference between Islam and Christianity is the Christians’ insistence on the supposed divinity of Christ (pbuh). A study of the Christian scriptures reveals that Jesus (pbuh) never claimed divinity. In fact there is not a single unequivocal statement in the entire Bible where Jesus (pbuh) himself says, "I am God" or where he says, "worship me". In fact the Bible contains statements attributed to Jesus (pbuh) in which he preached quite the contrary. The following statements in the Bible are attributed to Jesus Christ (pbuh):
(i) "My Father is greater than I."
[The Bible, John 14:28]
(ii) "My Father is greater than all."
[The Bible, John 10:29]
(iii) "…I cast out devils by the Spirit of God…."
[The Bible, Mathew 12:28]
(iv) "…I with the finger of God cast out devils…."
[The Bible, Luke 11:20]
(v) "I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgement is just; because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me."
[The Bible, John 5:30]
2.
The Mission of Jesus Christ (pbuh) - to Fulfill the Law
Jesus (pbuh) never claimed divinity for himself. He clearly announced the nature of his mission. Jesus (pbuh) was sent by God to confirm the previous Judaic law. This is clearly evident in the following statements attributed to Jesus (pbuh) in the Gospel of Mathew:
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the Prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
"Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven; but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."
"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."
[The Bible, Mathew 5:17-20]
3.
God Sent Jesus' (pbuh)
The Bible mentions the prophetic nature of Jesus (pbuh) mission in the following verses:
(i)
"… and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me."
[The Bible, John 14:24]
(ii)
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent."
[The Bible, John 17:3]
4.
Jesus Refuted even the Remotest Suggestion of his Divinity
Consider the following incident mentioned in the Bible:
"And behold, one came and said unto him, ‘Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?’
And he said unto him, ‘Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.’ "
[The Bible, Mathew 19:16-17]
Jesus (pbuh) did not say that to have the eternal life of paradise, man should believe in him as Almighty God or worship him as God, or believe that Jesus (pbuh) would die for his sins. On the contrary he said that the path to salvation was through keeping the commandments. It is indeed striking to note the difference between the words of Jesus Christ (pbuh) and the Christian dogma of salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus (pbuh).
5.
Jesus (pbuh) of Nazareth - a Man Approved of God
The following statement from the Bible supports the Islamic belief that Jesus (pbuh) was a prophet of God.
"Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know."
[The Bible, Acts 2:22]
6.
The First Commandment is that God is One
The Bible does not support the Christian belief in trinity at all. One of the scribes once asked Jesus (pbuh) as to which was the first commandment of all, to which Jesus (pbuh) merely repeated what Moses (pbuh) had said earlier:
"Shama Israelu Adonai Ila Hayno Adonai Ikhad."
This is a Hebrew quotation, which means:
"Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord."
[The Bible, Mark 12:29]
It is striking that the basic teachings of the Church such as Trinity and vicarious atonement find no mention in the Bible. In fact, various verses of the Bible point to Jesus’ (pbuh) actual mission, which was to fulfill the law revealed to Prophet Moses (pbuh). Indeed Jesus (pbuh) rejected any suggestions that attributed divinity to him, and explained his miracles as the power of the One True God.
Jesus (pbuh) thus reiterated the message of monotheism that was given by all earlier prophets of Almighty God.
NOTE: All quotations of the Bible are taken from the King James Version.
III
CONCEPT OF GOD IN OLD TESTAMENT:
1.
God is One
The following verse from the book of Deuteronomy contains an exhortation from Moses (pbuh):
"Shama Israelu Adonai Ila Hayno Adna Ikhad".
It is a Hebrew quotation which means:
"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord"
[The Bible, Deuteronomy 6:4]
2.
Unity of God in the Book of Isaiah
The following verses are from the Book of Isaiah:
(i)
"I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour."
[The Bible, Isaiah 43:11]
(ii)
"I am Lord, and there is none else, there is no God besides me."
[The Bible, Isaiah 45:5]
(iii)
"I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me."
[The Bible, Isaiah 46:9]
3.
Old Testament condemns idol worship
(i)
Old Testament condemns idol worship in the following verses:
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:"
"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God."
[The Bible, Exodus 20:3-5]
(ii)
A similar message is repeated in the book of Deuteronomy:
"Thou shalt have none other gods before me."
"Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that in the earth beneath, or that is in the water beneath the earth."
"Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God."
[The Bible, Deuteronomy 5:7-9]
frank john , I am well aware that Muslims do truly believe and hold the utmost respect for JESUS .
But, Muslims rejected the fact that Jesus was crucified and misunderstood his baptism. They are the son of ***Ismail from his mother Agar*** the first son of Abraham. We Christian are decedent of Abraham second son of ***Yishaqi from his mother Sara***.From two different mother, but the same father Abraham. The truth mother called Sara because she is Abraham wife, the other was not a wife, but were there servant in there house; they used *Agar* to give the first son because *Sara* by the time were not able to give birth.
So, without God's permission... Abraham made crucial mistake. That mistake exist today by the name of Islam.
Bring lots of Believe confusion.
Bunch of terrorists. Fund by Devil and oil suply. Financially stable and are enemy of Christians. Full of hate and show lifestyle.
Bunch of brain washer.
May God keep Christians safe. Amen.
Nigus Tadesse the only one here full of hatred and prejudices is YOU. you need to get out of that ancient bubble for the reason there will never be peace among the Humankind, for centuries people with your mental ill with faith andr GOD are the cause of the destructive backwards illness among the Humankind, time to put both a said they'r failure for Centuries, its time for freedoms from Religious lunatics of all Religions.
If you watched the documentary in full you would have heard somebody fell off down the mountain . Why didn't that person make it safely then if what you are saying is true
Thank you for sharing this story with the world💜
it looks so peaceful there
I adore that simple life. My dream is to live on top of the mountain without technology where i subsist in berries, prayer and bible.
Michael Evangelista you talking about the monk life, are you ready for that?
ጸጋዘአብ መኮንን *yes. God willing, when i have saved enough money ill buy a secluded house at the foot of the mountain and pray continually. Even from youth im friendless and prefer company of plants and animals so its not hard at all.
Michael Evangelista hey best of luck in your plans
ጸጋዘአብ መኮንን * thank you. Peace be with you.
I dare you... you think it's only was praying? It actually was fighting. I once also had stack between the two ways. Then I choose marriage because I don't have that gift.
Good heart though.
ofcourse they are.....the most pure souls....
man climbs remote hill for two hours morning and evening every day - to get away from all other humans. Sweet job.
To serve the house of God. If you come in the city you will see big Cathedral churches with many priests and followers but he stay here to serve Jesus.
@@getch1247 big orthodox church you mean
please get your information right... it's not Haylesilassie Kahsay's church! He is just assigned to serve and protect the church but the church is Ethiopia Orthodox Church's church... and also another side note - the churches are where God is celebrated and hence is a Holly place so please be respectful and take your shoe off when you go there... be respectful of others! These places priceless!
Ethiopian God bless you 🇪🇹
Terry Tt
God bless you too
I can respect that. 👍✊👏
Actually this is not Coptic, but its Tewahedo.
My god bless him and reward him
I love the music in this video
*no1reallycaresabout2* Definitely very soothing.
I’m not even Christian but I have respect for this gentleman
Egziabhear yehalwkum. God bless you.⛪👍⛪👍⛪👍
Thanks more for post from Eritrea
I would love that commute.
I would love to see there.
Amen. We Love Ethiopia truly deeply and holy. MAY THE ALMIGHTY BLESS, keep, protect and Let His Countenance forever shine on the People of Ethiopia all the Days of their precious wonderful lives. Amen sholem. Thankyou Abba Father. Amen.
it's a beautiful place and a very calm life. ☺
A peaceful location to meditate have a communion with God. The word of God is sweet like honey and it makes you a happy spiritual being. Thanks for this video.
Ethiopia is the birth of Christianity....and the future land of Christians!!🙏🏽👍🏽# Ethiopia #💚💛❤️
HateitorloveitItstru e
“It’s fact, “
Ethiopia is one of the oldest adopted christianity and maintaining since 3rd century but the birth place of Christianity is in Jerusalem Israel,
Wow! Amazing
Wow, and I don’t even want to go to the church down the street
The priest's first name is Haile-Selasie. Haile means power and Selasie means "the trinity" in the Geez language. So, his first name is "the power of the trinity". Interestingly, he shares the same name with Emperor Haile-Selasie. My Habesha people, please correct me if I'm wrong in the translation.
No, you're not wrong. You're right.
In from Ethiopia
Dagmawi Asrat Vlogs 💚💛❤
So glad I can't across this by accident. Amazing!!!
yes
"Coptic" is an Exclusive naming that belongs to Egypt/Egyptians, and especially modern day Egyptian Christians...
Now days the young generation barely attends Sunday church even with wifi available
Thanks god for everything
May pumupunta po ba sa simbahan na yun?
Tahimik,maganda manalangin sa lugar na yun
Well kudos to camera men for reaching there
Must hate when he forgets the key of the lock
F""k u man, killed me.
😂😂 he can't forget that the only thing he carry. Aan like u
Wow!
YABTOCHEN YEDGOCHU YETHIOPIA AMLAK AGERACHNEN KBRWAN MOGESWAN YEMLESLAT😭💚💛❤
Why ppls dislike it ?
I am Eritrea and i leik Gott Land
Amen
Ah'bah Shalawam
Halleluyah Thank You for the birth of the Holy Spirit. Elohim Greatness cover the mountain of Holy Grace.
Shalom Ethopian Family.Amen🙏🙌🌍💞❤
የኢትዮጵያ አምላክ አገሬን አደራ
ቤተ ክር ስትያንን ጠብቅልን
I want to read those books so bad, can i get a copy?
I also feel like this priest as i have to read books whole days for civil service exam 😀
ውይ ትግራይ ማዓረይ ባዓልቲ ብዙሕ ታርክ ካባኪ ብምፈጣረይ ይሕበን ❤💛❤💛❤
sounds like how my grandad says he got to school back in the day
Praise the lord and all those who come seeking blessing may you'll have the gods blessing
Why do he even locks it??
lol
Tomb Raider Wannabes, that's why
Merium II haha😂
Bcoz of wild creatures esp birds
Ali 阿里 seems legit !!👍
Kemey diye zfetwo ezi kudus hager
Didn't he even upload that view on Insta?
Wow
Zion
Tsion
Cliffhanger : Priest Edition.
I Imagine he has a small congregation
How do you have a church that high?
Isn't it a miracle?
Because they are the chosen people not so called Jews
We don't call our selves Coptic yea we have the same religion as the Coptic Egyptians but Coptic is an oldlanguage of Egypt not ours. We call ourselves Ethiopian Tewahdo orthodox Christians
Seems we just saw Zarathustra.
Thanks for sharing. You don't need cash to be happy in life
There's only onr way to the truth, and that is the coeptic orthodox church.
Ethiopian orthodox church is not part of Coptic church
I thought my four hour commute was bad...
He locks the church when he leaves!! Why ?
Sharjeel Ahmed Lost in translation. Should have been translated as 'closes' not 'locks.'. The same word 'mezgat' can convey both meanings.
To prevent tiffs. What's wrong with that.
Don't tell me, "It's God's house, shall remain open 24-7..." After "Mosolony" the Italian dictator, we don't just trust outside the door.
Safety first.
that explains... thanks
Nope, it just amused me that he locks it as if someone might break in. as momiaw said it was lost in translation.
Sharjeel Ahmed its b/c there r ancient priceless stuffs in the church. They might get stolen.
wait a moment does anyone apart from him visit
I don’t why BBC writes as Coptic, it’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church. We don’t have a single Coptic church. They sound similar but NOT.
Pray for us father the lost soles mingling around the world in search of happiness from the wrong source, GOD is the only way to true happiness
Hidup nunggu mati, kenapa tdk melakukan sesuatu, misalnya bertani , beternak atau mengajar?
Obviously hasn’t tried getting from anywhere in the South East of England into London for 9am
lol
M B lolol! So true x
A perfect glimpse into Bronze Age culture.
Steve Lampley 😂 and a better one than the one we are living in
The great saint
ኢትዮጵያ ለዘላለም ትኑር ከነ ክብሯ 💚💛❤