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Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY)

Est. 1866
Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) has a rich history dating back to the arrival of the Swedish Evangelical Mission in 1866. Indigenous leaders like Onesimus Nesib played a pivotal role in translating the Bible into Oromo, laying the spiritual groundwork for the church. Formally organized as a national body in 1959, EECMY has grown into one of the largest Lutheran churches in the world, known for its "Wholistic Ministry" approach that combines evangelism with development work.
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Founding Year1866
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Rooted in the Swedish Evangelical Mission arriving in 1866. Led by indigenous giants like Onesimus Nesib, it laid scriptural foundations by translating the Bible into Oromo. Formally organized as a national body in 1959.