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Holy Water and Faith Healing: Traditional Health Practices in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity

Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity has a strong influence on the health practices of its followers. Many Ethiopians believe that good health and well-being are blessings from God and that illness and disease are the result of sin or spiritual imbalance. As a result, prayer, fasting, and the use of holy water are common practices among Ethiopian Orthodox Christians to maintain or restore their health. Holy water, which is water that has been blessed by a priest, is considered to have healing properties in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. It is used to anoint the sick, to bless homes and plac ...

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Dungo Bara

MD,MPH & BLOGGER

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