2023 | United States | Documentary

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia

  • English, Amharic - 8 mins
  • Director | Sosena Solomon
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | -

STATUS: Released

This film is currently not available.   

Carved directly from volcanic rock, the eleven wondrous churches of Lalibela are monumental expressions of devotion and symbols of Ethiopia’s spiritual heartland. Visually captivating and rich with personal insights from priests entrusted with care of the churches, this documentary reveals how these sanctuaries—both magnificent and fragile—face the constant threat of erosion. Meet the dedicated guardians balancing conservation and sacred duty, ensuring that Lalibela’s living pilgrimage tradition thrives for generations to come.

Cultural Heritage Spiritual Architecture Ethiopian Orthodoxy Conservation Efforts Pilgrimage Sites
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