Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (DSK Mariam)
Debre Selam Kidist Mariam EOTC - Washington DC
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Founded in 1987 and elevated to the rank of Re'ese Adbarat (Head Parochial Church) in 2001, the parish moved into its current building in 1997 and now occupies nearly the whole block bounded by Arkansas, Buchanan, Alison and 14th streets. The church is the largest Ethiopian Orthodox parish in the Washington area, with over 1,500 registered members and weekly visitation around 4,000, and runs a sizable Sunday School serving more than 500 children while offering children’s and youth education registration. It provides a full range of sacraments and spiritual services—Baptism, Confession, Holy Communion, Matrimony, wake services—and engages in charity outreach, guided by the mission to Discover, Celebrate, and Share God’s love. Governed by a 13-member elected board and registered as a 501(c)(3) in DC, the parish regularly livestreams services on YouTube and Facebook, maintains Amharic and English content across its website and social media, accepts donations via PayPal, and lists contacts at +202-726-4115 and 202-352-7508.
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- Name:Debre Selam Kidist Mariam EOTC - Washington DC
- Street Address:1350 Buchanan St NW
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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- Name:Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (DSK Mariam)
- Website URL:https://dskmariamdc.org
- Summary:Founded in 1987 and elevated to the rank of Re'ese Adbarat (Head Parochial Church) in 2001, the parish moved into its current building in 1997 and now occupies nearly the whole block bounded by Arkansas, Buchanan, Alison and 14th streets. The church is the largest Ethiopian Orthodox parish in the Washington area, with over 1,500 registered members and weekly visitation around 4,000, and runs a sizable Sunday School serving more than 500 children while offering children’s and youth education registration. It provides a full range of sacraments and spiritual services—Baptism, Confession, Holy Communion, Matrimony, wake services—and engages in charity outreach, guided by the mission to Discover, Celebrate, and Share God’s love. Governed by a 13-member elected board and registered as a 501(c)(3) in DC, the parish regularly livestreams services on YouTube and Facebook, maintains Amharic and English content across its website and social media, accepts donations via PayPal, and lists contacts at +202-726-4115 and 202-352-7508.
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Last updated: 3/6/2026