Christian monasticism in Ethiopia

Christian monasticism in Ethiopia has been practiced since the Aksumite era in the 6th century AD. The Nine Saints, who came from the Byzantine Empire, played a crucial role in the development of monasticism in Ethiopia, which continued to grow during the Zagwe and Solomonic periods.

Debre Libanos and Debre Damo are among the best-known monasteries in Ethiopia. Monasteries in Ethiopia often bear the titles Debre ("mountain") and Gedam ("monastery"). As in Debre Tabor or 'Debre Markios' in Ethiopia.

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