Mekane Hiwot Abune Gebre Menfes Kidus Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Mekane Hiwot / Saint Arsema (ABO EOTC) - Norfolk
AI Summary
Part of the North American archdiocese and led by Reverend Teshome Yohannes, the congregation traces its roots to 2000 with a presence in Newport News from 2005, a new charter in 2010, and establishment in Norfolk in 2013. Sunday worship features a long Divine Liturgy and Communion with a Gospel choir and sermon, typically beginning at 6:00 AM and extending through the morning, and includes a Youth Sunday School. The church maintains an active online presence—weekly services are streamed via Facebook Live (ABO EOTC timeline) and posted to YouTube, with an embedded Google Calendar, media gallery of photos/videos, and event broadcasts to keep visitors connected. Located at 301 W 32nd St, Norfolk (36.875914, -76.285495), the parish also provides member services such as baptism, weddings, and funerals, and includes a GoFundMe donation widget for those who wish to support its ministry.
Service Times
Weekly Church Service: Sunday 6:00 AM
Worship Style
Liturgical
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- Name:Mekane Hiwot / Saint Arsema (ABO EOTC) - Norfolk
- Street Address:301 W 32nd St
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Mekane Hiwot / Saint Arsema (ABO EOTC) - Norfolk
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- Name:Mekane Hiwot Abune Gebre Menfes Kidus Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
- Website URL:https://aboeotc.org
- Summary:Part of the North American archdiocese and led by Reverend Teshome Yohannes, the congregation traces its roots to 2000 with a presence in Newport News from 2005, a new charter in 2010, and establishment in Norfolk in 2013. Sunday worship features a long Divine Liturgy and Communion with a Gospel choir and sermon, typically beginning at 6:00 AM and extending through the morning, and includes a Youth Sunday School. The church maintains an active online presence—weekly services are streamed via Facebook Live (ABO EOTC timeline) and posted to YouTube, with an embedded Google Calendar, media gallery of photos/videos, and event broadcasts to keep visitors connected. Located at 301 W 32nd St, Norfolk (36.875914, -76.285495), the parish also provides member services such as baptism, weddings, and funerals, and includes a GoFundMe donation widget for those who wish to support its ministry.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 4/12/2026