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Unveiling Menelik's Statue - Nov. 01, 1930 (HIM ~
Selected Speeches ~ Chapter IV)
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A Tribute To The Famous Monarch, Menelik II
The equestrian statue was unveiled by Haile Selassie
the day before his coronation, in the presence of high
Ethiopian officials and the foreign diplomatic groups.
The coronation took place in a temporary building
adjacent to St. George Cathedral.
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB Post 11-02-2017
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1930 - November 2 (23 Tekent 1922) -
Transfiguration Day. (video) On this day after court
mourning for Empress Zewditu ended, proclaimed heir
to the throne Negus Ras Tafari Makonnen ascends the
royal throne of King David and King Solomon and is
elevated as "His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile
Selassie I, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Elect
of God, King of kings of Ethiopia" assuming the title
Negus Negast (King of kings), office of Emperor and
vested with the 7 ornaments of the Coronation: Gold
Sword, Diamond Encrusted Ring, 2 Traditional
Lances, Imperial Scepter, Gold Globe (Orb), Imperial
Crown. Elevated and ascends the throne of David,
annointed and crowned His Imperial Majesty Emperor
Haile Selassie I (Qedamawi Haile Selassie I)(Might of
the Trinity) followed by the crowning of Empress
Menen Asfaw (Itegue Menen Asfaw) ascending with the
title of Negesti Negast (Queen of queens). Documented
in The Biography of Empress Menen Asfaw
Empress Menen is the only Empress to have been
crowned on the same day, during the same ceremony,
with the Emperor. An all-night service was held in the
St. George cathedral (above) on the eve of the
coronation. Negus Ras Tafari and his wife Woizero
Menen prayed in unison with richly costumed priests
and deacons, who danced, chanted and beat drums and
prayer sticks in time with the music of harps, lyres,
tambourines, cymbals and the one-stringed masanko.
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The GREATEST show on Earth was The Coronation of
HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY EMPEROR HAILE SELASIE I on
2nd November 1930 AD.
The Most passionate moment of the Coronation was
when The Emperor gave his own chosen Psalms. Psalm
122.
I was Glad when they said to me let us go to the house
of JAH ALMIGHTY. Our feet shall stand within thy gates
O' ITHIOPIA.
The Emperor laid stress of Unity of the Throne and the
Coptic Tabernacle and also being a message of Peace to
the Tribes of his Kingdom.
It was Splendid setting of the entry of the Emperor who
repeated the words of the Psalms.
Source: Haile Tertegrammaton Makonnen Selassie ~ FB
post ~ 30 Jan 2020
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“In the name of the Almighty God, We Haile Sellassie I,
the Emperor of Ethiopia, swear that We will uphold
and defend the Constitution of the Empire”
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Dear Judaic (Hebrew Israelites ), dear Christians
(Nazarites) , dear Muslims (Mohammadians) , dear
Hindus, dear Buddhists, dear Heathens (Nature
dwellers), dear Kemetiu, I introduce you all to your
Leader, your Emperor, your Light that showed you the
Way to Righteousness. The one and only His Imperial
Majesty Q’damawi Haile Selassie - King Of Kings Of
Ethiopia-Conquering Lion Of The Tribe Of Judah-Elect
Of God-Light Of The World WITH Her Imperial Majesty
Itege Menen Asfaw - Mother Of The Nation
Source: Negus Kamaal Atu ~ FB post ~ 5 Nov 2019
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1 Timothy 3:16, "And without controversy great is the
mystery of godliness: GOD was manifest in the flesh,
justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the
Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into
glory."He was seen by angels(messengers) and
announced to the nations.
Source: Senyota Tafari ~ FB post ~ 2 Nov 2019
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THE CORONATION OF HIM QEDAMAWI HAILE SELASSIE AND EMPRESS ITEGE MENEN . 2nd Nov 1930
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia !
Addison E. Southard, United States Minister to Ethiopia
National Geographic, June 1931
“As Sunday, November 2, dawned clear, all in Addis Ababa began to prepare for the impressive event of the
morning. The Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah and his Empress have just completed a night of prayer and
devotion at the most high altar within. Through the early morning the chanting of praises continued,
accompanied by the dancing of the priests with their great pulsating drums, the whole suggestive of the Ancient
Jewish rites which were in use at the time of King David danced before the Ark of the Covenant.“ Proceeded by
waving incense burners, His Imperial Majesty, attired in white silk communion robes, entered the ceremonial
hall with an escort of aides and clergy, and took his place upon the Throne. The thrilling but solemn silence
gently breaks to the throaty voice of his holiness the Abuna Kyrillos:
“Ye princes and ministers, ye nobles and chiefs of the army, ye soldiers and people of Ethiopia, and ye doctors
and chiefs of the clergy, ye professors and priests, look ye upon our Emperor Haile Selassie the First, descended
from the dynasty of Menelik the First, who was born of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, a dynasty perpetuated
without interruption from the time of King Sehale to our times.”
“Forty nine bishops and priests of this ancient Christian country, in groups of seven, have held place for seven
days and nights in the seven corners of the National Cathedral to chant without ceasing nine Psalms of David.
They are now joined by hundreds more. The established Coptic Church is revered and all-powerful in Ethiopia.
This is a day when it may and does show its impressive might and splendor.“
The Emperor, whose name is Anglicized as Power of the Holy Trinity, before the questioning of the Abuna gives
his sacred pledge to uphold the Orthodox religion of the Church, to support and administer the laws of the
country for the betterment of the people, to maintain the integrity of Ethiopia, and to found schools for
developing the Spiritual and Material welfare of her subjects.
“Chanting and prayers to the God of Gods rise from a multitude of priestly throats and reverberate from the lofty
ceiling of the Cathedral. One by one with the solemn rites and blessings of the high Ethiopian clergy, He received
the Gold-Embroidered Scarlet Robes, the Jeweled Sword, Imperial Gold Scepter, the Orb, the Diamond Encrusted
Ring, and two Gold Filigree Lances in token of His position and responsibility. Following ancient customs, as
when Samuel anointed David, and Zadok and Nathan anointed Solomon, so the Abuna anointed His Majesty’s
head with oil. Seven differently scented ointments of ancient prescription are received on the Imperial head,
brow, and shoulders. He then concluded with the words:
“That God make this Crown a Crown of Glory. That, by the Grace and the blessing which we have given, you may
have an Unshaken Faith and a Pure Heart, in order that you may inherit the Crown Eternal. So be it.”
The centuries seemed to have slipped suddenly backwards into Biblical ritual.
“The assembly applauded their greeting, and the visiting naval band played the National Anthem, while outside
cannons roared a salute of 101 guns, and cheer after cheer came from thousands of subjects massed in the
vicinity of the Cathedral.”
THIS IS ANOTHER VERSION OF THE CORONATION !
The preparations for the coronation ceremony of Emperor Haile Sellassie I and Empress Menen Asfaw were
quite elaborate. According to the National Geographic Magazine of June 1931, several streets in the capital were
asphalted for the occasion, electric lights were installed, and eucalyptus fences were constructed to hide round
“tukul” huts. Arches were erected along the route that the Emperor and Empress were to take, and flags and
bunting were strung up for the celebration.
The police and Imperial Bodyguard were transformed with new khaki uniforms. A triangular coronation
monument was erected to commemorate Emperor Haile Sellassie I, whose name translated means Power of the
Trinity. The upcoming grand coronation would have provided an opportunity for many relatives of both Menen
and Tafari to journey to Addis Ababa. This would have been a busy time for the imminent Empress, as she
ensured that her visitors were comfortably accommodated. There were several photographs of the immediate
and extended family taken at this time by Armenian court photographers, Haigaz and Tony Boyadjians.
To provide seating for 700 guests, a large auditorium was constructed on the western side of St. George’s
Church. Inside, two thrones were placed one third of the way into the hall and some distance apart. His Majesty’
s throne was decorated in red and gold, while Her Majesty’s was decorated in blue and gold. For seven days and
nights prior to the coronation ceremony, forty-nine bishops and priests in groups of seven chanted the nine
Psalms of David at seven stations around St. George‘s Church.
On Tikimt 22, 1923 (November 1, 1930), the day before his coronation, Ras Tafari, in a lengthy speech, paid
tribute to the deceased Emperor Menelik II. In the circle in front of St. George’s Church, the visiting Duke of
Gloucester of Britain unveiled a gilded statue of Emperor Menelik II riding a horse. On that same day, at
midnight, the future Emperor, Empress, family members and nobles attended a church service at St. George‘s for
devotional prayer. On the following morning, Tikimt 23, 1923 (November 2, 1930), at 7:00 AM the foreign
guests arrived, many accompanied by Ethiopian nobility, and were seated in the church.
Coronation of Emperor Haile Sellassie I !
At 7:30 AM on Tikimt 23, 1923 (November 2, 1930), Their Majesties, dressed in white silken communion robes,
emerged from the church behind the incense bearers. Once the Emperor was seated on his throne in the
temporary auditorium, the silence was broken by His Holiness Abuna Kyrilos, who proclaimed, “Ye princes and
ministers, ye nobles and chiefs of the army, ye soldiers and people of Ethiopia, and ye doctors and chiefs of the
clergy, ye professors and priests, look ye upon our Emperor Haile Sellassie the First, descended from the
dynasty of Menelik the First, who was born of Solomon and of the Queen of Sheba, a dynasty perpetuated
without interruption from that time to King Sehale Sellassie and to our times.”
The Emperor then gave his sacred vow to uphold the Orthodox religion, to uphold and administer the laws of
the land for the betterment of the Ethiopian people, to maintain the integrity of Ethiopia, and to found schools
for developing the spiritual and material welfare of his subjects. In a ceremony lasting five hours, Emperor Haile
Sellassie I was covered in gold-embroidered scarlet vestments, and was then presented with a gold sword
studded with precious stones and an imperial scepter made of gold and ivory. In addition, a golden globe of the
world, a diamond-encrusted ring, and two traditional lances filigreed in gold were bestowed upon His Majesty.
With each of these presentations, an anointment of sacred oil was made to the imperial head, brow, and
shoulders. The magnificent crown, made of gold and encrusted with diamonds and emeralds, was then placed
upon his head and Abuna Kyrilos proclaimed, “That God may make this crown a crown of sanctity and glory.
That by the grace and the blessing, which we have given you, may you have an unshaken faith and a pure heart,
in order that you may inherit the crown eternal. So be it.”
The new Emperor’s fourteen-year-old son Asfa Wossen then bowed down before his father, pledging his
support, as he became the Crown Prince. The Emperor’s second son, six-year-old Prince Mekonnen then paid his
respects to his father. The national anthem was played while 101 cannons roared and thousands of loyal
subjects surrounding the church cheered in admiration.
Coronation of Empress Menen !
After the ceremony for the Emperor, the Empress entered with her attendants to take her throne. Perhaps her
attendants were her daughters, seventeen-year-old Tenagne Work and thirteen-year-old Zenebework. The
following reading from thePsalms of David (Psalms 45:9-11) was made as a prayer.“Kings’ daughters were
among thy honorable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Hearken, O daughter,
and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house; so shall the king greatly
desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.”
The Empress was presented with a ring encrusted with diamonds, and then the red and gold coronation robes
were placed upon her. The new Emperor received the Empress’s crown from the Archbishop and spoke the
following words about his Empress, “As I, with the will of God, have received this crown from your Holiness, I
request the Empress to receive this crown and partake in the honor with me. Therefore, I request your Holiness
to put the crown on Empress Menen.”
Abuna Kyrilos took the crown from the Emperor and placed it on the Empress’s head as he made a prayer that
the crown be one of knowledge and wisdom, sympathy and goodness. In accordance with this prayer, Empress
Menen used her crown to serve the people and to help the poor. After receiving her crown, the Empress went to
bow before the Emperor and returned to sit on her throne. Again the anthem was played, the cannons roared
and the multitude of women outside the church ululated in appreciation for Empress Menen.
The newly crowned Emperor and Empress then took a grand tour around the inside of St. George’s Church,
escorted by bishops and priests, their children, high dignitaries, assistants and others all carrying palm
branches and chanting, “Blessed be the King of Israel.” After this, Their Majesties removed their crowns and
royal vestments to attend mass inside St. George’s Church in their traditional white silken clothing. Later they
donned their regal robes and crowns once more in order to present themselves to the waiting multitude outside
before entering a coach drawn by six bay horses, which conveyed them to the Imperial Palace for a state dinner.
On that day, silver medallions bearing the likeness of the new Emperor and Empress were presented to their
honorary guests. In attendance were the Duke of Gloucester as envoy of the King of England, the Prince of Udine
representing Italy, Marshal Franchet d’Esperey of France, and emissaries from Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Greece,
Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. European nobles and ministers present on
the occasion expressed their appreciation for the loveliness of Empress Menen. It is interesting to note that the
thirty-nine-year-old Empress was more than five months pregnant with her last son when the lengthy
coronation events took place.
Source: Nyahbinghi Rastafari ~ FB Post 11-01-2017
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I came across this picture of the poster for Janhoy's &
Itege Menen's Imperial coronation November 2, 1930.
On the upper half of the picture a white three-pointed
star from which three lines are emanating. Above in
two semi-circles two lines of an Amharic inscription,
below the inscription "Haile Selassie I." In the upper
part of the lower half from left a lion with an Emperor's
crown and a scepter in his paw, an orb, a Star of David
with a three-pointed star, and an Amharic inscription.
In the lower part from left the portrait of the empress,
the inscription "Emperor of Ethiopia", the portrait of
the Emperor, and the inscription "Coronation 2
Novembre 1930".
Source: Ali Jackson FB Post ~ 02-12-2019
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In Ethiopia, the ceremony of inaugurating a new ruler was purely religious and liturgical. It opens with the
reading of Psalm 122. The Patriarch then, in the presence of leading ecclesiastics, places the crown upon the
monarch, seated on a throne, and says: "May God grant that this crown be a halo of holiness and glory. May you
by your prayers, preserve your faith unshaken and unconquerable! May you be pure in heart even as this gold is
pure." To this blessing the emperor replies, "Amen." The Abuna presents the monarch as "(So and so)
descended from the Dynasty of Menelik I, the first born son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, a dynasty which
has been perpetuated without interruption until our day." With his hand on the Bible, the ruler takes an oath,
"to maintain the Orthodox religion, the laws of the Empire, the integrity of the territories of the country, and to
support the founding of religious (and secular) schools and institutions."
The Emperor would then be given a sword known as the "Sword of Solomon," with the exhortation: By this
sword execute true justice, protect the church, the widows, and the orphans, restore that which needs to be
restored, chastise the wicked, render honor to the righteous; and with it serve our Savior Jesus Christ." After the
chanting of Psalm 110, the emperor is thus given the royal scepter and orb. Following a ring is then placed on
the emperor's right hand, saying, "Accept this as a symbol of your Imperial glory." The actual anointing of the
sovereign with holy chrism takes place after the chief priest of the convent of Debre Libanos says a long prayer.
The ceremony is concluded by the Abuna with the blessing "May it be the will of God that this be a crown of
sanctity and glory." May you by our prayers, preserve your faith unshakable and your heart pure, and inherit the
crown of eternal life. Amen.
During the ceremony the two persons closest to the emperor- the empress and the crown prince- are presented
and blessed. Following the crowning of the emperor, the empress is given a ring by a bishop, who says: “Let
your faith shine even as these jewels.” Then the emperor, taking her crown from the Archbishop, says: “As I
have been made to receive from your hands the Crown of the Empire which our God has given unto me, so it is
my firm desire that my empress shall in my glory receive from me this crown which I ask your holiness to [place
upon her.” The Archbishop then places the crown upon the empress. At the end of the ceremony, the crown
prince, if present, profess his allegiance to his father. The emperor presents his right hand, saying: “May the
Most High make you a worthy successor to my force, my power, my throne, and my crown.” The crown prince
replies, “Amen,” and kisses the right hand of his father.
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB Post 10-30-2017
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In Commemoration of Ethiopia's recent Coronation
The monument to the enthronement of Emperor Haile
Selassie and Empress Menen stands on a newly
built-up triangle in the center of the capital. The
symbol suggests the name of the ruler, which means
Power of the Trinity
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Promulagated the first Ethiopian Constitution to Our Ethiopian people. The Constitution brought Ethiopia a
better educational system and technical advantages. (Note: verify date)
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Howell’s first public articulation of the divinity of Haile
Selassie occurred in January 1933. This first open
deification, which proclaimed the Emperor of Ethiopia
to be the incarnation of God, took place at “Redemption
Ground” in Kingston but was not successful in gaining
converts.[6]
In February 1933, Howell relocated his meeting to a
southeastern parish of St. Thomas and two months
later, on April 18, he addressed about two hundred
people at a meeting in Trinity Ville, St. Thomas. During
this meeting, police were present to monitor and
control the event, which they deemed to be of a
“seditious nature.” Despite concerns, authorities chose
not to press charges against Howell so as not to draw
extra attention to his movement and decided instead to
closely monitor him.
According to Howell and his followers, Emperor Haile
Selassie I of Ethiopia was the “Black Messiah” – an
incarnation of God predicted by biblical prophecy.
Howell believed that the grand coronation of Haile
Selassie (who was widely traditionally claimed to be
the descendant of King David, King Solomon, and the
Queen of Sheba, in part due to the medieval Ethiopian
text Kebra Nagast), was the realization of a prophecy.
The grandness of the emperor's ascension to power
appeared to validate Howell's imperative claim.[6]
Howell's teachings often began with background
information about the people, land, and sovereignty of
Ethiopia as an unchanged land populated by original,
primitive Christian people who were under direct rule
of a king who was a direct descendant of King David. He
idealized Ethiopia in his preaching, calling the country
a land with unmatched people and a perfect language,
the sole uncorrupted language on Earth. Howell
emphasized the coming of a new civilization based
upon and founded in the glory and power of Haile
Selassie, the "Supreme Black King." He instructed his
followers to adore the Ethiopian emperor as the
supreme God over all of humanity. In Howell's view, it
was through Ethiopia that the truths of good character,
social order, manhood and womanhood were
preserved and were unfolding for all to see. Howell
preached that Ethiopian culture was re-emerging to
overtake hegemonic Anglo-Saxon forces that had kept
Africans enslaved.[10]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Howell
Source: Ras Selamawi Melchezidec ~ FB Post ~ 29 Oct
2019
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H. I. M Emperor Haile Selassie I
spiritual preparation before the war
with Italy (Rome)
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Mussolini (Italy) invades Ethiopia.
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Oct. 3, 1935
The Lion of Judah has prevailed
Haile Selassie I, Elect of God
King of Kings of Ethiopia
MOBILIZATION PROCLAMATION
The mobilisation proclamation, of 3rd October 1935, read by the Grand Chamberlain, read as follows:
The conflict between Italy and our country, which has now lasted for almost a year, started at Wal-Wal on 5th
December, 1934.
Our soldiers, serving as an escort to an international commission, were attacked in our territory by Italian
troops. Italy, following the attack, demanded reparations and apologies, which were refused.
When, after much resistance on Italy’s part, we were able, thanks to our perseverance and the efforts of the
League of Nations Council, to bring this difference before the arbitrators, they unanimously recognised that we
were guiltless of the fault Italy imputed to us.
But Italy, which for a long time has shown an unconcealed desire to acquire our country, now prepares to attack
us.
Renouncing the signature she gave to the League Covenant, violating peace promises solemnly made to us in
the 1928 Italo-Ethiopian Treaty, and reducing to nothing all international engagements, notably the Pact
renouncing war, Italy prepares a second time to violate our territory.
The hour is grave. Arise, each of you! Take up arms, and rush to the defence of your country. Rally to your chiefs;
obey them with single purpose, and repel the invader!
May those who are unable because of weakness and infirmity to take an active part in this sacred quarrel, help
us with their prayers.
The opinion of the world has been revolted by this aggression against us. God be with us all. All forward, for
your Emperor and for your country!
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Following the 5 December 1934 Italian invasion of Ethiopia at Walwal, Ogeden Province, Haile Selassie I joined
his northern armies and set up headquarters at Desse in Wollo province. He issued his mobilization order on 3
October 1935: If you withhold from your country Ethiopia the death from cough or head-cold of which you
would otherwise die, refusing to resist (in your district, in your patrimony, and in your home) our enemy who is
coming from a distant country to attack us, and if you persist in not shedding your blood, you will be rebuked for
it by your Creator and will be cursed by your offspring. Hence, without cooling your heart of accustomed valour,
there emerges your decision to fight fiercely, mindful of your history that will last far into the future… If on your
march you touch any property inside houses or cattle and crops outside, not even grass, straw, and dung
excluded, it is like killing your brother who is dying with you… You, countryman, living at the various access
routes, set up a market for the army at the places where it is camping and on the day your district-governor will
indicate to you, lest the soldiers campaigning for Ethiopia's liberty should experience difficulty. You will not be
charged excise duty, until the end of the campaign, for anything you are marketing at the military camps: I have
granted you remission… After you have been ordered to go to war, but are then idly missing from the campaign,
and when you are seized by the local chief or by an accuser, you will have punishment inflicted upon your
inherited land, your property, and your body; to the accuser I shall grant a third of your property…
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Above picture and mobilization certificate source: Jens Kmp ~ FB post ~ 3 Oct 2019
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DEDICATED TO EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE AND ALL
PATRIOTS OF THE ITALIAN-ETHIOPIAN WAR OF
1935-1941:
Today is the 74th Anniversary of Mussolini's
undeclared surprised attack upon Ethiopia on October
3, 1935 when fascist Italians carried out a systematic
mass extermination campaign in Ethiopia that was
carried out with poison gas sprayed from airplanes
over highly populated remote areas in Ethiopian that
claimed the lives of millions.
The Vatican is also complicit...Pope Pius XI blessed the
fascist troops, fascist military equipment and airplanes
carrying poison gas...before they departed to carry out
Mussolini's "civilising mission" in Ethiopia.
Despite the fact the Ethiopian genocide occurred
during the same time frame as the one in Europe, the
United Nations has consistently failed to acknowledge
or address fascist war crimes in Ethiopia. We will be
asking you to join us at the end of the year to appeal
the UN to be fair and cease being historically biased
and to the right thing to remedy this issue.
Source: Wolette Selassie ~ FB post ~ 7 Oct 2019
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October 7 1935 Emperor Haile Selassie with his son
Makonnen, Duke Of Harar, during the Masqal
Celebration, which celebrates the end of rainy season.
Source: Pavel Zilcov ~ FB Post 10-09-2017
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On 19 October 1935, Haile Selassie gave more precise orders for his army to his Commander-in-Chief, Ras Kassa:
1. When you set up tents, it is to be in caves and by trees and in a wood, if the place happens to be adjoining to
these―and separated in the various platoons. Tents are to be set up at a distance of 30 cubits from each other.
2. When an aeroplane is sighted, one should leave large open roads and wide meadows and march in valleys
and trenches and by zigzag routes, along places which have trees and woods.
3. When an aeroplane comes to drop bombs, it will not suit it to do so unless it comes down to about 100
metres; hence when it flies low for such action, one should fire a volley with a good and very long gun and then
quickly disperse. When three or four bullets have hit it, the aeroplane is bound to fall down. But let only those
fire who have been ordered to shoot with a weapon that has been selected for such firing, for if everyone shoots
who possesses a gun, there is no advantage in this except to waste bullets and to disclose the men's
whereabouts.
4. Lest the aeroplane, when rising again, should detect the whereabouts of those who are dispersed, it is well to
remain cautiously scattered as long as it is still fairly close. In time of war it suits the enemy to aim his guns at
adorned shields, ornaments, silver and gold cloaks, silk shirts and all similar things. Whether one possesses a
jacket or not, it is best to wear a narrow-sleeved shirt with faded colours. When we return, with God's help, you
can wear your gold and silver decorations then. Now it is time to go and fight. We offer you all these words of
advice in the hope that no great harm should befall you through lack of caution. At the same time, We are glad to
assure you that in time of war We are ready to shed Our blood in your midst for the sake of Ethiopia's freedom…"
Compared to the Ethiopians, the Italians had an advanced, modern military which included a large air force. The
Italians would also come to employ chemical weapons extensively throughout the conflict, even targeting Red
Cross field hospitals in violation of the Geneva Conventions.
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H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I upon sending greetings and a Christmas message to America prays,
"As leader of one of the oldest Christian nations of the world, I salute Christian America.
I wish her people continuance of that peace, contentment and filiality with which the great figure whose birth
we celebrate tomorrow endowed them.
Our people, whose peaceful pastoral lives are founded upon that of the gentle peacemaker, pray that they may
soon be delivered from the horrors of war.
I pray for America and all great Christian nations to join in that prayer, that the previous principles of peace,
sanctified in the death of Christ, may again be restored in a distracted world." - H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I
December 25, 1935
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PROOF! Emperor Haile Selassie I did
NOT flee and leave his people but
was advised by warriors to leave for
Palestine, then UK. Share this video
to eradicate lies and help us filter out
the filth. Our Majesty was also a
devout follower of Yashua Our
Messiah, a praying man, a lover of
fasting and observer of Holy Days.
RTV, keeping them honest!
Source: Rastafari TV Network ~ FB
post ~ 5 May 2016
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Appeal to The League of Nations. Emperor Haile
Selassie I addresses the League of Nations regarding
the unlawful invasion of Ethiopia by Italy.
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His Imperial Majesty goes into exile and buys Fairfield
House near Bath, England while waiting for the League
of Nations to act.
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Italians capture Addis Ababa, king of Italy made emperor of Ethiopia; Ethiopia combined with Eritrea and Italian
Somaliland to become Italian East Africa.
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His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I meets with Mr.
Johnson, a Bath citizen, in Victoria Park, in Bath
England. (1)
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The EWF was formally established on August 25, 1937 in New York City as The Ethiopian World Federation,
Incorporated. It was originally a not-for-profit membership organization, incorporated in the State of New York.
Later it was also registered by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(4) organization, thus conferring
tax-exempt status on the organization and its legal subsidiary bodies.
The main purpose was set out in the following preamble is captured in the 3rd
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On August 25th 1937 the Ethiopian World Federation Inc was formally established.
The Ethiopian World Federation is an Imperial Federation chartered by Emperor Haile Selassie I to organize
Black support for Ethiopia around the world and empowered to further movements of repatriation and support
across the African diaspora.
The EWF was built on the efforts of people of African descent in America and diaspora who provided aid to
Ethiopia during the Ethio-Italian war! A delegation was sent from Harlem in 1936, including prominent figures
who were all leaders of the Black organization known as Aid For Ethiopia. Reverend William Lloyd Imes, Pastor
Philip M Savory of the prestigious St. James Presbyterian Church, head of the Victory Insurance Company and
co-owner of the New York Amsterdam News, and Cyril M Philip, secretary of United Aid; sailed to England in
summer of 1936 to speak specifically with His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I concerning financial
matters. In response, the Emperor appointed his personal physician Dr. Malaku E. Bayen as special emissary
who first work with Aid for Ethiopia, but the next year dissolved that body and founded the EWF; formally
established on August 25th, 1937 in New York City as The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated.
It was originally a not-for-profit membership organization, incorporated in the State of New York; with its first
branch outside of America being in Kingston, Jamaica in 1940's with various Chapters in Latin America and the
Caribbean. Later it was also registered by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(4) organization, thus
conferring tax-exempt status on the organization and its legal subsidiary bodies.
The main purpose was set out in the following preamble:
We the Black People of the World, in order to effect Unity, Solidarity, Liberty, Freedom and self-determination,
to secure Justice and maintain the Integrity of Ethiopia, which is our divine heritage, do hereby establish and
ordain this constitution for The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated.
As a direct result of the support Ethiopia received from Black people in the West, mainly at that time
African-Americans and Jamaicans, during the Italian invasion of 1935-1941, the Emperor in 1948 granted 500
acres of his private land in Shashamane to the EWF for Ethiopian people in the Diaspora who desired to return
to the motherland. About 22 families moved to Shashamane during that time, most of them Jamaican
Rastafarians, most of the land was appropriated by the Derg military government in 1975, though a small
number of Rastafarians remain to today.
In 1983 the Jamaican branch of the EWF became a political party, the Imperial Ethiopian World Federation Inc
Political Party, representing the Rastafarian community there.
Are You A Member?
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Christmas Broadcast to America (1937)
by Haile Selassie I
December 25, 1937
"I am very pleased to send you words of my best wishes for your happiness, progress and peace, on this blessed
day for mankind,
from the capital of Great Britain, which is renowned for its hospitality. Let peace reign in your hearts, among
your families, in the unity of your governments, and in your relations with other peoples of the world. There is
no greater day of gratitude and joy for Christians than celebrating the birthday of Our Saviour Jesus Christ. On
this day of happiness, every Christian, by meditating on [Jesus'] life and the work He accomplished for all of us,
tends to forget the trials he faces and the sadness that breaks his heart. At the same time everyone is inclined to
minimize the trials and sorrows of his own, his kindred, and friends and forgives those who have grieved him.
Since Our childhood, Our innermost thoughts have been overwhelmed by the mysterious deep spirit of the
divine infant's birth, which is not only expressive but also glorious and inscrutable. Likewise, no matter what
one's reputation, whether one's accomplishment is great or humble, tiresome or fruitless, in the journey of life,
the mystery of Bethlehem dominates our spirit.
With the birth of the Son of God, an unprecedented, an unrepeatable, and a long-anticipated phenomenon
occurred. He was born in a stable instead of a palace, in a manger instead of a crib. The hearts of the Wise men
were struck by fear and wonder due to His Majestic Humbleness. The kings prostrated themselves before Him
and worshipped Him. 'Peace be to those who have good will. This became the first message.
When He sacrificed himself at Golgotha for the atonement of our sin, He prayed with His last breath for the
forgiveness of those who had tortured Him saying, 'Father, forgive them for they know not what they do'. Shame
on those of us who are Christians and do not follow the way of the Savior of the World, whose life was filled
with kindness, humility, and martyrdom! If we lived by the laws he gave us and were worthy of being called
Christian, peace would have reigned on this earth.
Men were supposed to be the equals of the living angels who unceasingly sang praises before the eternal God.
Had this been so, peoples of the world would not have been divided along lines of enmity.
In truth there is no legitimate reason or good cause which justifies war. Was it not this fundamental spirit which
dwelt in American statesmen and their brothers in other parts of the world that enabled them to write the new
international principles according to the laws of Our Savior. The principles were intended to avoid the
calamities of war and to bring together the big and small nations of the world as one family and settle disputes
that might arise between them through appropriate law and justice.
Well, there is not much to do about that! Although the toils of wise people may earn them respect, it is a fact of
life that the spirit of the wicked continues to cast its shadow on this world. The arrogant are seen visibly leading
their people into crime and destruction. The laws of the League of Nations are constantly violated and wars and
acts of aggression repeatedly take place, and in regard to this, your honorable president told you recently that
the principles of [the Covenent of the League of Nations], which were meant to assure the peace and safety of all
peoples, were trampled on, and the forum of peace was consequently disrupted. The respectable idea on which
[the league] was founded was made an object of mockery. The two-thousand-year-old Christian Civilization was
threatened with destruction. If this happens, there will be a return to the days of barbarism, when the mighty
could realize their aspirations at will. So that the spirit of the cursed will not gain predominance over the human
race whom Christ redeemed with his blood, all peace loving people should cooperate to stand firm in order to
preserve and promote lawfulness and peace.
War is not the only means to stop war. Men of goodwill, who fully recognize their duties, should be able, with
the assistance of all free men, to prevent war and help rehabilitate all those who were debilitated and damaged
by war, in order to protect this precious diamond, 'Peace'.
People of America! I wish you a merry Christmas. I plead with you to remember in your prayers all those weak
and endangered peoples who look to the flags of the free nations with confidence, hoping to discern the star
which will announce their peace and future security."
Kedamawi Hayl Selasse
(Haile Selassie I)
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Speech At The League Of Nations In 1938
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During the war, it became necessary for Emperor Haile
Selassie I to raise funds to support his family in exile
and patriots fighting valiantly back home in Ethiopia,
so he starred as himself in the movie "Wings Over
Ethiopia".
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With League of Nations failing to act, Emperor Haile
Selassie I returns to Ethiopian soil issuing the 'The
Golden Declaration' leading Ethiopians and allied
forces against the Italian occupation.
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British and Commonwealth troops, led by Emperor Haile Selassie I and greatly aided by the Ethiopian Patriots
and resistance the arbegnoch defeat the Italians, and restore Emperor Haile Selassie I to his throne.
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Haile Selassie I's triumphant return to Addis Ababa and sits on the throne re-establishing The Dynasty of
Emperor Haile Selassie I (previously known as Solomonic Dynasty) and God's covenant with David.
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Below: An Original Autographed Speech (in the Amharic language) of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile
Selassie I, Dated May 5, 1941. The Emperor Personally Signed and Dedicated this Speech By Inscribing it: “To
Captain Richardson”. The Emperor Delivered this Speech on the Occasion of Returning to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
after 5 years in Exile in England because Mussolini’s Fascist Italians had occupied Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941.
This is The Most Important Speech in Modern Ethiopian History. The World Would Do Well To Follow Its Key
Principles With Respect to Peace and Reconciliation/ Peacemaking.
Source: Bashir Khan ~ FB post ~ 18 Jan 2020
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Emperor Haile Selassie
After five years of exile in England, Haile Selassie is
now back on his throne. He re-entered Addis Ababa
behind British troops who had driven out the Italians,
who had themselves driven him out of his capital a few
years before. He was the first monarch to be toppled
off his throne by a Fascist power and the first to be set
back on again. When the British began to chase the
Italians out of Ethiopia, Selassie proved a useful ally.
Addis Ababa went wild when the "Conquering Lion of
Judah" returned and his people competed with one
another to do homage to their restored ruler. August
1942, a new sadness overtook the Emperor's
household. His daughter, Princess Tsahai, wife of
Colonel Abiy Abbaba, of her father's army, died of
disease contracted while on duty with the Ethiopian
Red Cross at Lekamti.
This is one of a series of educational cards which come
wrapped in packages of War Gum. Save to complete
your collection.
Copyright 1942, GUM, INC., Phila., Pa. Printed in U.S.A.
Buy War Bonds and Stamps for VICTORY
Source: Camara Nicholes ~ FB post ~ 27 Dec 2019
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Haile Selassie I established Ethiopian Airlines and introduced a 25-year plan to increase food production.
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United Nations And War Settlement - Sep. 20, 1949
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KAGNEW BATTALION
The Ethiopian Kagnew Battalions were three successive battalions drawn from the 1st
Division Imperial Bodyguard sent by Emperor Haile Selassie I between June 1951 and
April 1954 as part of the United Nations forces in the Korean War. Even after the armistice,
a token Ethiopian force remained in the country until 1965.
Altogether, 3,158 Ethiopians served in Kagnew Battalions during the war.
"Kagnew" was the name of the warhorse of Ras Makonnen, Menelik II's General and the
father of Haile Selassie during the First Italo-Ethiopian War. Military units from Imperial
times would often adopt a name of a favored military commander and Ethiopian Warriors
were often referred to interchangeably by the names of their war horses.
1st Division Imperial Bodyguard
The regular Armed Forces of the Ethiopian Empire consisted of four Divisions roughly of
10,000 men with support armor and artillery elements and complementary Air and Naval
forces. This numbered roughly 50,000 men and women. The 1st Division Imperial
Bodyguard had primary responsibility for security in the North of the country including
Eritrea. Each Kagnew Battalion was drawn completely from the officers and men of the 1st
Division Imperial Body Guard or the Kebur Zabagna, sometimes also referred to as
Ethiopia's "Royal" Guards. The troops selected for Korea were given intensive training in
the mountains of Ethiopia for aclimatisation.
Performance in the Korean War
The Kagnews served with great distinction, principally alongside the 7th Infantry Division,
and by all accounts (including the enemy's) acquitted themselves well in battle, suffering
121 dead and 536 wounded during the course of the conflict. At the conclusion of the war
the Ethiopians were the only contingent that had no prisoners to collect from the North
Koreans since no Kagnew soldier ever surrendered. They had the additional distinctions
of having never been bested in battle during the war. The Kagnew Battalion engaged in
combat 238 times and won every encounter, as both aggressors and defenders. Another
distinction was that they never left their dead behind, and it was noticed that there never
seemed to be dead bodies of Kagnew soldiers on the battlefield. This earned them the
respect of their American colleagues, while fostering the belief among their opponents,
who had often never even seen black people before, that they were superhuman.
One of the feats S.L.A. Marshall thought worth noting was an Ethiopian patrol at the Battle
of Pork Chop Hill in 1953 when "...under full observation from enemy country, eight
Ethiopians walked 800 yards across no-man's land and up the slope of T-Bone Hill right
into the enemy trenches. When next we looked, the eight had become ten. The patrol was
dragging back two Chinese prisoners, having snatched them from the embrace of the
Communist battalion..."
The British military historian John Keegan notes that the Ethiopian units drawn from the
Imperial Guard ("an over-privileged and somewhat pampered force") fought with some
distinction in Korea between 1951 and 1954, although performing less competently in the
Congo (1960–64). A Silver Star and eighteen Bronze Stars were also awarded to the
Ethiopians. Two members, Colonel Irgetu and 2nd Lt. Haptewold Mamo, were awarded
the highest Ethiopian gallantry award, and became "Knights of the Order of Emperor
Menelik".
Kagnew Station and Post War
When the US established a military base in Northern Ethiopia they named it Kagnew
Station in honor of the officers and men of the elite Imperial Bodyguards that had earned
their admiration. Kagnew's exploits have been covered in detail in Pork Chop Hill by S.L.A.
Marshall. Commenting on the fighting dogma of the Ethiopians Marshall states, "Like
Horatius at the bridge or the screaming eagles at Bastogne, it was a classic fight, ending in
clean triumph over seemingly impossible odds". Pointing out that War correspondents
who were drawn to the headline values of such operations as Little Switch the 163 war
correspondents overlooked the equally interesting and unrivaled Ethiopian feats.
The former members of the Imperial Bodyguard Mahber (society) has existed quietly
since the unit was dissolved by the Derg Military Junta and continues to celebrate the
accomplishments of the men and officers not only of the Kagnew Battalion but of the
Guard at large. It is currently under the leadership of Brigadier General (ret.) Desta
Gemeda.
When the Communist Junta of Mengistu Hailemariam came to power it did everything to
erase the "embarrassing" record of the Kagnew's service against the communists.
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB post ~ 7 Oct 2019
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Eritrea federated with Ethiopia by U.N.
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Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie the 1st., Princess
Seble Desta, and Prince Sahle Salessie, visit with United
Stated President Dwight D. Eisenhower, his wife,
Mamie Eisenhower, at the White House.
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Arlington Cemetery Tomb Of The Unknown Soldiers
1954
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His Majesty visited the Boeing plant is Seattle in 1954
and established a great friendship that endured to this
day.
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Emperor Haile Selassie I visits the Abyssianian Baptist
Church built in 1898 by American citizens of African
descent and awards Pastor and presents an Ethiopian
Orthodox Church Cross to US Congressman Adam
Clayton Powell, Jr.
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"His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, visited Princeton University last Saturday for two
and one half hours. The visit was one of the first the Emperor has made in his tour of this country.
The Emperor was accompanied by a party of about 25 including his son Prince Sahl Selassie and his
granddaughter Princess Sybel Desta.
Senator and Mrs. H. Alexander Smith greeted the royal party during the visit here.
The Emperor's train was met at Princeton Junction by Dean of the Faculty J. Douglas Brown '19 and Colonel
Arthur Fox, assistant to President Dodds.
Graduate School
Dean Sir Hugh Stott Taylor accompanied the slight, bearded monarch on a tour of the Graduate School.
The Emperor's party visited the grounds of the Institute for Advanced Study before inspecting the Campus.
Arriving in front of Reunion at approximately 3:45, the Emperor inspected Nassau Hall and the University
Chapel before proceeding to Firestone Library.
Signs Register
His Majesty inspected Ethiopian manuscripts from the Garrett collection with evident interest, and signed the
Library's guest book—which also contains the signatures of President Celal Bayar of Turkey and Shah
Mohammed Phalevi of Iran.
The Emperor also saw the Rittenhouse Orrery, which was explained to him by Howard Rice, curator of the rare
books collection. His Majesty asked several questions in French to Rice about the orrery.
Faculty Reception
Approximately 200 faculty members and their wives shook hands with the Emperor at a reception in the
Library's faculty lounge.
John K. Simmons '13, State Department Chief of Protocol, superintended the Emperor's visit.
A group of about 400 students waited for the Emperor as he crossed from Nassau Hall to the Chapel.
Later assembled students and townspeople accorded him a round of applause as he and his party left Princeton
for a five-day visit to New York.
Arriving in this country last Tuesday, the African ruler thanked President Eisenhower on Wednesday for
economic aid to his country. Saturday Harlem greeted him, and on Tuesday, June 1, a parade will be held on
lower Broadway.
During his stay, Haile Selassie will continue to publicize his country's untapped resources in hope of getting
more investors. American capital has been used extensively in Ethiopia in an effort to bring industry to the
nation."
Daily Princetonian 31 May 1954
Source: Tekle Selassie ~ FB Post ~ 12 February 2020
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OSU Reception in June 1954. The Ethiopians from the
left is General Abiy Abebe (killed by Mengestu in the
1974 mayhem) Princess Seble Desta, His Majesty and
the father of Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, Prince Sahle
Selassie Haile Selassie at far right.
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Emperor Haile Selassie I awards Mayor Robert Wagner of NY the Grand Cordon of the Order of Menelik, the
highest civilian decoration awarded by Ethiopia.
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THOU SAYEST - Distinguished Testimonies about the King of Kings
26 - Olivier Maurault, Rector of the University of Montreal, Canada.
Montreal, 4th June 1954
"Your Majesty,
Your visit is a great honour for us. We welcome and greet Your majesty with sincere joy.
We are rendering homage to the supreme ruler reigning on the most ancient throne of Christianity, to the chief
of millenary Ethiopia, to the son of the illustrious father, the brave and wise Imperial Prince ras Makonnen, the
most outstanding statesman of the regenerated kingdom of Menelik and of Saba.
Your kingdom, greater than France, enormous bloc of mountains of high altitude emerging from tropical
lowlands between the Nile and the Red Sea, immense plateau cut by abrupt canyons in which often torrent-like
rivers flow, your kingdom has been called the bastion of Africa. In the north, there is Aksum, your sacred town,
which existed already a thousand years before Christ; in the south, there is Harar, your native town; in the
centre, Addis Ababa, your capital. Being one of the most picturesque countries in the world, Ethiopia possesses
this unique characteristic: it is a Christian kingdom existing at the time of the Roman emperor Constantin, "an
enclave of Christianity, isolated and preserved, in the middle of Islam". The islamic conquests have overflown
the Mediterranean lands thirteen hundred years ago. They immersed Egypt, Syria, Tripolitania, Maghreb, the
Eastern coast of Africa, down to Zanzibar. This flood, unresisted by other countries, could not conquer Ethiopia.
You are the ruler of this country.
We are greeting in you, Majesty, the man of peace and of law. Even as a youth, you were given the governing of a
distant and difficult province. You governed it with wisdom. Later, Providence wanted to put onto you greater
responsibilities: I wish here to mention the Regency of the kingdom, the task which you assumed from 1916.
You carried this load with unyielding courage, with humility and charity. In the unhappy days of internal
commotion which followed the death of your famous predecessor, the Emperor Menelik II, you supported the
cause of the Holy Cross, like in the past the great Roman emperor Constantin, and like him, placed often alone
against stronger powers, you won. But, better than he, in the time of your triumph, you remained just and
merciful towards your enemies. There followed a difficult period of transition which you mastered with skill. At
your accession to the throne of Solomon and your ancestors, in 1930, a new epoch began for your Empire. The
adapting of the State to the modern current was encouraged by Your Majesty; you had it admitted to the League
of Nations in 1923, you gave it a Parliament. Shortly after this success, it was the will of God Almighty to try you
and your people by the plague of war, of invasion and of exile.
On your return to your capital at the head of an army, in 1941, you asserted yourself, without bitterness and
avoiding revenge, as the chief of Ethiopia. In all matters, great or small, your country received your guidance and
encouragement.
Great minds often reveal themselves in small things. Could I forget that Your Majesty, not so long ago, honoured
our University by a precious gift of Ethiopian books ? In the middle of State problems you found time and means
to spread your munificence to our cultural centre, so distant and so new for you.
There are few happier things in the life of a man than the recollection of past ordeals. Eighteen years ago, hero
of a cause that seemed lost, you spoke before an international assembly, indifferent, uncomfortable, hostile, and
you appealed to the judgement of God and history.
We all fear the God of Justice, but history, that great witness of God's will on earth, rendered you justice: you
endured hardship with patience and your triumph was a victory the straighforward man who lew the fight of the
Lord.
Gentlemen: the community of ideas does not know borders or divisions. The triumph of one is the triumph of
all. In recognition of this, I have the honour to confer the degree Doctor of the University of Montreal to His
Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Elect of God, the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah."
Source: Tekle Selassie ~ FB Post ~ 12 February 2020
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THOU SAYEST - Distinguished Testimonies about the King of Kings
25 - Louis-René Beaudoin, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada
Speaking at the House of Commons, 4th June 1954:
"This morning there occurs one of those very rare but indeed very happy occasions, when it is my privilege to
draw the attention of the house to the presence in our gallery of a most distinguished visitor. I refer to His
Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia. I take it as a great honour to be able, in your name, to
extend to him a most hearty welcome. If ever a man possessed the virtues of courage, perseverance and love of
country, it is the Emperor of the ancient Kingdom of Ethiopia. We cannot but admire the statesman who, in the
darkest hour, when the league of nations had unfortunately decided to recognize the conquest of Ethiopia,
stoutly answered, "Whatever the world will do, my people will fight on until they have forced the invader from
the country or are themselves exterminated."
From then on he worked hard and prepared himself for what was to come. He had refused to bow to brute force,
and once more in the history of the world faith and honesty were to triumph. I need not recite all the events
which took place but a few years ago, events which are well known by all of you. Yet, it may be useful to recall
such great deeds for the benefit of those who will come after us.
It was on January 15, 1941, that Haile Selassie arrived in Ethiopia from his Sudan headquarters, and there
unfurled his red, green and yellow banner, rallied around him some of his faithful warriors in a secret
rendezvous, and inspired his subjects to raise their arms and join a gradually expanding army. A few months
later he returned to the throne and in less than a year, with the help of the allies, his beloved country was again
completely free and independent.
Having extended a most cordial welcome to His Majesty Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, to this parliament,
in Ottawa, and recalled the virtues of faith and courage which have inspired his conduct in life, I would feel
remiss in my duty were I not to associate my French-speaking colleagues in the tribute I have paid him on
behalf of the members of this house.
There is not much more to be said at this time, except perhaps to recall briefly that although geographically our
countries may appear far distant, they are very close together in the way of understanding and fraternity. This
becomes evident when we stop to think of the numerous Canadians now living in Ethiopia and helping to make
of that great country a country greater still, of a deserving nation, a happy and prosperous nation.
To Your Majesty we express our thanks for coming to Canada, and our regret that your visit must be so short.
When you leave us, you will carry with you, I assure you, the best wishes of the people of this country for you
personally, and the members of your family, your parliament, and your valiant people."
Source: Tekle Selassie ~ FB Post ~ 10 February 2020
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Ethiopia State visit to Mexico
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Did you know????
Mexico was one of the few countries to support the
Ethiopian cause during the fascist invasion. Mexico
condemned Italy along with the League and rallied
support for Ethiopia. Mexico also was one of, if not the
first, to help Ethiopia reorganize after the Italian
occupation; In Mexico city there is a metro station
dedicated to the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie to
Mexico in June of 1954. Every metro station has a
symbol and that of "Plaza de Etiopia" is the lion, which
is the symbol of Ethiopia. It can be seen on the tiles
that make up the walls of the station. There is also a
"Plaza México" in Ethiopia, which Selassie had
constructed after he returned from Mexico. Plaza
México is the only Plaza in Ethiopia which is named
after a different country. As a result of this historical
connection, México and Ethiopia consider themselves
to be sister countries.
Below you will find photographs of his Majesty trying
on a sombrero during his visit.
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Emperor Haile Selassie I meets with Prof. Dr. Wendt at Friederich Wilhelm University in Bonn Germany (1)
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H.I.M. met a policemen (Bruno) at the harbor in Hamburg Germany as told by Wilfried S. (1)
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Young Lij Endalkachew Mekonen, who was the
interpreter of the King at the time of HIM visit to USA in
June 1954. Exactly 20 years later on November
23,1974 he was killed by Ethiopian Junior violent
soldiers.
Source: Mel Tewahade FB Post 01-09-2019
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The Grand Knights Garter Order of Great Britain which H.I.M. Haile Selassie I has been a member of since 1954
(THE HIGHEST ORDER OF MASONRY)
Source: D . A .B Ras I Ology RASTA ~ FB post: 19 September at 14:57
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His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I message
to the British People upon his return visit to the UK in
1954, where he once again stayed at his residence
Fairfield House, before gifting it to the City for the good
of the elderly.
***Fairfield House, in Newbridge, Bath, England is a
Grade II listed building. It was the residence of Haile
Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, during the five years he
spent in exile (1936–41). Following his return to
Ethiopia, he donated it to the city of Bath in 1958 as a
residence for the aged.
Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB post ~ 19 Oct 2019
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H.I.M. meets with Susanne S., Kindergarten Schweizer Spende, Vienna, Austria (1)
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18 Aug 2019, 21:15
In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. One God. Amen.
As the fount of Ethiopian Civilization, the Ancient, Apostolic, Historic, and National Ethiopian Orthodox
Tewahedo Church is a source of pride not only for Ethiopians who are privileged to be members, but can as well
be for the close to one billion members of the black race of our planet as well as the entire world.
As the center of Christianity in the Horn of Africa, through the sacrifices that she has paid, she was able to have
her own Christian heritage and history which made her the symbol of unity and independence.
As the saying, "One cannot learn without being inquisitive and attain righteousness without knowledge," it
should be far more than a mere quest to satisfy one's curiosity, but more as a spiritual mission as well as a
responsibility to study and know about this Ancient and Historic Church.
The first and the important call of the church to the believer is "come and see." That is always the church
invitation. It is the call of the LORD. (John 1:47) Come and see what we do, who do we serve when we assemble
together in the house of God, to be the Church in the common worship of God.
Qedasse in the Church occupies a high position of great prominence in the Orthodox worship. It is the focal
point for the entire spiritual services, preparing worshippers for the final assent to the Holy Communion.
It includes the whole body of church's common worship: the services, the prayers for the various hours and
days of the week, the feast days and seasons and all the sacraments of the church. It is the center of the church
life.
Anybody who exposes himself or herself intensely to the church's common worship will have a better
knowledge and clear understanding in Orthodox Faith, doctrine of the Church and practice of Christian life.
The terms: Anaphora, Eucharistic, Liturgy, Communion, Divine Liturgy, Mass, The LORD'S supper or (Table) all
refer to the same basic worship service. But the "Qedasse " in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has
layers of significance that are, in certain respects, unique.
A literal translation of the word "Qedasse" is Hallowing or Sanctifying: as in "you shall be holy for I am Holy"
I am the LORD who sanctify you,
Hallowed be your name.... a holy nation, His special people. One of God's most glorious attributes is His
Holiness. (Leviticus 11:44, Revelation 22:32, Matthew 6:9)
Qedasse is regarded as the supreme act of the Liturgy. It is the center of the Church life and all who try to
seriously live it.
The Qedasse service has three main parts.
Part One: Deals with prayer over the Church vessels.
Part Two: Reading of the selected whole psalms, verses and prayers asking God's blessing on every aspect of
the service, this part also features admonitions for everyone to participate fully, not allowing one's attention to
wander.
The first one is from "O my brother think of your sin "...... up to "how awful this day"
The second part is from "How awful..... up to go forth, you catechumen" Both parts are known as preparatory
service or pre-anaphora. They are part of every Qedasse.
Part Three: the main part of the Liturgy. It's called Anaphora.
IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD AND TO SING PRAISES UNTO THY NAME, O MOST
HIGH. (PSALMS 92:1)
"Our own church is as ancient as Our faith, and her history is replete with accounts of the unswerving faith of
Our people, the inspiring heroism of Our martyrs, the Holiness of Our Saints. The history of Our nation has
always been closely related to the history of Our church, and the church has been both the rallying point and the
inspirer of Our national unity. Christianity has flourished in Our country, keeping it's original features and
character through the centuries. As a nation we have a great debt to the church for Our cultural heritage." - His
Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, Defender of the Faith
(Video: The 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Their Imperial Majesties, in 1955)
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Promulgating The Revised Constitution - Nov. 03, 1955
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H.I.M. meets with Dr. Lydia T., in Erlangen, Germany. (1)
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1959 - H.I.M. meets with K.P.S. Menon, Indian Ambassador to the USSR, in
Moscow. (1)
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H.I.M. meets with Professor Ajai M., at Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
India. (1)
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Domestic Report On International Relations - Dec. 10, 1956
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Source: Tsega Tekle Haimanot ~ FB Post ~ 09 September 2019
Ethiopia and United States Relations.
Memorandum of a Conversation, Addis Ababa, March 12, 1957
Addis Ababa, March 12, 1957
SUBJECT
Visit of Vice President Richard M. Nixon
PARTICIPANTS
Ethiopian:
His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia
H.E. Tsahafe Tezaz Tafarra Worq Kidane Wolde, Private Secretary to HIM
American:
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon, Vice President of the United States.
Mr. Joseph Palmer 2nd, Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs
Mr. Joseph Simonson, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia
After welcoming the Vice President and expressing pleasure that he had found it possible to visit Ethiopia at this
time, the Emperor said that he would like to talk in a spirit of great frankness about the current state of U.S.-
Ethiopian relations. He then spoke along the lines of the attached summary of remarks, which was subsequently
provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
In replying to His Imperial Majesty, the Vice President emphasized the importance which the United States
attaches to the maintenance of close relations with Ethiopia. He said that we understand and appreciate the
support which Ethiopia has given to the cause of freedom. In the light of these factors, we are most anxious to
remove any causes of misunderstanding which exist between the two countries.
Replying to the specific points raised by
His Imperial Majesty, the Vice President spoke as follows:
1.He would report to the President the Emperor’s feeling of disappointment on the question of military aid. He
added that he had recently received information which indicated that the rate of deliveries of MDAP equipment
had been slow and that he would look into this situation upon his return. He pointed out, in connection with
Ethiopian concern about the continuity of programs, that the Executive Branch of the Government is dependent
upon annual appropriations from the Congress, which makes difficult any long-range commitment.
2.With respect to the Emperor’s criticism that the rate of interest by the Export-Import Bank was no more
favorable than that available commercially, the Vice President pointed out that unfortunately we are now in a
period of rising interest rates.
Moreover, Exim bank interest rates are fixed by law.
3.With respect to the development of the Nile, the Vice President reiterated the views he had expressed in his
press conference at Entebbe to the effect that in his view Nile development should be approached cooperatively
by the various riparian states, i.e., Egypt, the Sudan, Ethiopia, and the U.K. on behalf of Uganda.
In summing up, the Vice President said that he would draw to the attention of the President and the Secretary of
State His Imperial Majesty’s concern on the various matters discussed and would interest himself personally in
facilitating a solution to them.
The Vice President then asked the Emperor what he conceived to be Ethiopia’s most important developmental
needs. The Emperor spoke of the problem caused by unemployment within the country. He said that he would
like to utilize United States economic aid to help correct this situation. The highest priority items were
communications (particularly roads), public health and education. He placed particular emphasis on roads,
pointing out that these were necessary to open up the more inaccessible parts of the country for development.
The conversation then returned to the question of Nile development. The Emperor reviewed the history of
Ethiopia’s relationship with Great Britain on this subject, including the agreement which was negotiated
between the U.K. and Ethiopia about fifty years ago whereby Ethiopia undertook in return for a promised
payment of 10,000 pounds a year not to divert the waters of the Blue Nile. This payment has never been made
by the British and consequently the agreement is no longer in effect. Ethiopia feels that in its own interests it
should start to develop the Lake Tana and Blue Nile areas. He hoped the United States would consider this
matter carefully.
In concluding, the Emperor reiterated the spirit of frankness and friendliness which had motivated him in
raising these matters. The Vice President said that he greatly appreciated this frankness and that he would not
fail to follow these matters up when he returned to Washington.
Photos:
1) Emperor Haile Selassie I and President Nixon in 1969, in the U.S.
2) Then Vice President upon visiting Ethiopia in 1957. Next to him is the Crown Prince Asfa Wossen
https://history.state.gov/historicaldoc…/frus1955-57v18/d115
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Opens Debre Berhan Teacher Training Centre - Apr. 26, 1957
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Death Of Duke Of Harar - Prince Makonnen - May 18, 1957
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Ending Of Mourning - Prince Makonnen - May 25, 1957
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His Majesty's laws are essentially a honor code, they
teach morality and traditional values. All aspects of
society are defined including marriage, business rights,
land ownership and death. The Emperor said, "It is
essential that the law be clear and intelligible to each
and every citizen of Our Empire, so that he may without
difficulty ascertain what are his rights and duties in the
ordinary course of life, and this has been accomplished
in the Civil Code."
Source: Omar Tobijah ~ FB post ~ 1 Oct 2019
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Nurses' Training - Oct. 17, 1957
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Dedjazmatch Balcha Hospital - Oct. 26, 1957
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Agricultural College - Graduation - Jan. 16, 1958
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Honoring Fallen Officers - Feb. 15, 1958
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10th Anniversary of World Health Organization (WHO) - Apr. 07, 1958
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Beginnings Of African Unity To The ACCRA
Conference - Apr. 15, 1958
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Cornerstone Of The Assab Port - May 10, 1958
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Laying Foundation Stone Of Koka Dam - May 31, 1958
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Engineering College - Graduation - Jul. 17, 1958
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Forestry - Arbour Day - Jul. 19, 1958
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School Of Fine Arts - Jul. 23, 1958
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Opens Haile Selassie I Military Academy - Oct. 06, 1958
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Personal Diplomacy - Nov. 02, 1958
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Three Principles - Nov. 02, 1958
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Irrigation - Nov. 02, 1958
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Inauguration Of Economic Commission For Africa - Dec. 29, 1958
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Imperial Navel College - 1st Graduation - Jan. 22, 1959
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Public Health - Graduation, Gondar - May 18, 1959
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Presenting Colours - May 18, 1959
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Address To Boy Scout Movement - Jun. 06, 1959
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Accepting Degree From Charles University, Czechoslovakia - Jul. 15, 1959
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Reply To Czechoslovak President - Jul. 16, 1959
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University College Of Addis Ababa - 6th Graduation - Jul. 17, 1959
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Address To The Nation On His Tour - Aug. 29, 1959
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On Tuesday, September 1, 1959,
His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, received at the Guenet Leul Palace in Addis Ababa eight (8) visiting
Educational Officers from Eritrea. The educational Officers were presented to His Imperial Majesty by H.E.
Vice-Minister of Education.
To the address made by Alo Asfeha Kahsaye, Director of Education in Eritrea,
His Majesty the Emperor replied as follows:
"You have in your address made it evident that there is a great deal of difference between seeing for oneself and
hearing. We have made it Our life endeavour to see that education be spread throughout the Ethiopian Empire,
with particular attention to the educational needs of the Eritrean people, who during the long years of Italian
occupation had been the victims of the denial of education. Our aim is to afford equal educational opportunities
in order to enhance the real sense of national unity.
Your statement gives ample proof that Our constant desire for the welfare of Our people has materialised.The
existence of school buildings, however is inadequate, unless a desire for education becomes part and parcel of
the thinking of the people, including the students and the teachers.
It is your duty to call to Our attention problems that need Our attention and at the same time to exert your
endeavours for the attainment of the goal We have envisaged. You should always feel at home when you
visit the capital and extend the same accommodation and spirit to those who visit you, thus fulfilling the golden
rule of education which is intended to increase friendly, civic communion."
Source: Hayes M Poleon ~ FB post ~ 24 Oct 2019
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Interviewed By Yugoslav Press - Sep. 09, 1959
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Aiding The Farmer - Nov. 03, 1959
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Foreign Credits - Nov. 03, 1959
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Opening of Ethio-Swedish Clinic - Dec. 02, 1959
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The above chronology compiled by Malchijah, please contact me for updates.
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