Legend says a swarm of bees drove Mahdist invaders away when they tried to burn Debre Berhan Selassie in Gondar in the 19th century. Built in 1661 under Emperor Iyasu II as a royal chapel, it is famed for vibrant frescoes of angels, biblical scenes, Mary, saints and the Ethiopian royal family. The church holds a replica of the Ark of the Covenant; the original is traditionally kept in Axum. Artillery damage from the 1941 fighting remains visible on its outer wall. 🐝⛪
Debre Berhan Selassie: legend of bees sparing church from Mahdists
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Key facts
- Arc de Berà is a Roman triumphal arch near Tarragona, Spain; the Gondar church is Debre Berhan Selassie.
- Debre Berhan Selassie was built in 1661 under Emperor Iyasu II and served as a royal chapel.
- The church was intended as a home for the Ark of the Covenant, but it contains a replica; Ethiopian tradition places the original in Axum.
- Its painted interior includes angels, biblical scenes, Mary, saints and portraits of the Ethiopian royal family.
- Mahdist forces from Sudan invaded Ethiopia in the 19th century.
- Local legend says a swarm of bees drove Mahdists away as they tried to burn Debre Berhan Selassie, sparing it while other Gondar churches were burned.
- Its outer wall bears artillery-shell damage from the 1941 fighting in Gondar during the Second World War.
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... burned down every church in the city except for this church. ... A close-up of the 17th century Debre Birhan Selassie Church in Gondar, Ethiopia.
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... drove them out of his dominions. In the wars he ... The most remarkable building is the church of St Vulfran, erected in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.
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These include Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Debra-Bizan of Hamasen in Eritrea; Debra-Hayiq in Wollo, Debre-Dima and Debre-Werq in Gojjam;.
Arc de Beràen.wikipedia.org
The Arc de Berà (sometimes erroneously written Barà) is a triumphal arch some 20 km north-east of the city of Tarragona, Spain, close to Roda de Berà.
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Category:Arc de Berà ... This place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as “ Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco ”. asturianu · avañe'ẽ · ...
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