Re'ese Adbarat Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

About this church

Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church sits at 1350 Buchanan Street NW in Washington, D.C., and holds Holy Communion services every Sunday morning as well as on major feast days of the church calendar. Morning and evening prayer services are held on designated days each month, and many services are broadcast through livestream, Facebook and YouTube. The parish follows the faith and traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, and its liturgy uses Ge'ez, an ancient liturgical language. Visitors are welcome to attend worship, pray privately and light a candle. The service start time is not posted on the website, so call the church to confirm before a first visit.

The congregation was founded in 1987, worshiped in a rented hall for about ten years, and has been at its present location since 1997. The parish describes itself as the largest Ethiopian Orthodox parish in the Washington metropolitan area. Sunday School serves both adults and children, with children assigned to classes each school year. Other services include infant baptism, confession by appointment, matrimony, memorial services and charitable assistance. The church has a Board of Trustees, an administrator and a council of clergy, and volunteers serve in a number of committees.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Home page: founding, communion, Sunday School · About: history, location, membership · Services: sacraments and prayer services · Contact: address and phone

Ministries and visitor notes

• Holy Communion — Sunday morning (time not posted; confirm with church)

Hours

Published hours can change. Confirm them directly with the church before visiting.

Location