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1. Serious Concerns for the Health and Safety of Patriarch Antonios, Head of the Eritrean Orthodox Church in Eritrea: (Press Release); Reliable reports have indicated that the rightful patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, His Holiness Abune Antonios, has been moved to a different accommodation, apparently a ‘better’ building. ...; Created on 28 July 2017
2. Additional information on the Situation of Abune Antonios from members of Arbi Harnet in Asmara: (News); ... means if the Abune Antonios dies without lifting the excommunication, Abune Lucas can never officially take his position in accordance to canonical law. The ‘reconciliation’ effort is thus believed, by ...; Created on 19 July 2017
3. Eritrea: Patriarch Abune Antonios Celebrates Mass Publicly in Asmara: (News); ... Abune Antonios, the Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, was indeed present during yesterday’s mass celebrated at the church of St Mary in Asmara, ending 13 years of his house arrest. However, there ...; Created on 18 July 2017
4. Patriarch Antonios of Eritrea: An Icon of St. Paul in Chains: (Article); ... Remarkably, the aforementioned information sources have indicated that despite his declining health Patriarch Antonios is always in good spirits and remains in prayer for his captors, as well as for ...; Created on 01 March 2012
5. H. H. Patriarch Antonios of Eritrea Was Briefly Hospitalized: (News); ... was treated and sent back to his house-arrest. Abune Antonios, as he is endearingly known by his people, was deposed as a patriarch because of his firm stand against the flagrant interference of the ...; Created on 28 May 2009
6. His Holiness Abune Antonios, Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church: (Alewuna (ኣለውና)); "Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others ...; Created on 04 May 2009
7. Eritrea: A Chat with Tsedal Yohannes: (Interview); ... abuses in Eritrea. Moreover, Tsedal was one of the first demonstrators to oppose the unfair treatment of Abune Antonios by visiting the Orthodox Churches in London. Abune Antonios was the third Patriarch ...; Created on 29 July 2020
8. Eritrea: Part IV - Deciphering the Peace Accord between Eritrea and Ethiopia - An Interview with Yosief Ghebrehiwet: (Interview); ... to excommunicate Patriarch Antonios. As the regime was asked to take baby steps in reform, it reacted savagely by seizing control of all Catholic health centers; and, most recently, by seizing control ...; Created on 17 September 2019
9. Eritrea: Part III - Deciphering the Peace Accord between Eritrea and Ethiopia - An Interview with Yosief Ghebrehiwet: (Interview); ... and thereby exacerbates the plight of Evangelicals in the nation. . So is it with the case of Patriarch Antonios. It is to be noted that PM Abiy has indeed made a weak effort to reconcile the Tewahdo ...; Created on 28 August 2019
10. Why Must Eritreans be Crushed into Silence?: (Press Release); ... the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church in Eritrea, Abune Antonios. Among other things, Abune Antonios was ordered to close the Medhine Alem church and threatened with imprisonment if he did not comply. This ...; Created on 24 November 2017
11. Eritrea: Calls for Genuine reconciliation of the Orthodox Church and Reinstatement of the Patriarch: (Press Release); ... the government. (Asmara 18/07/2017) Release- Eritrea has today renewed its call for prayers and advocacy for His Holiness Abune Antonios Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Eritrea who was illegally ...; Created on 18 July 2017
12. Eritrea Protest Vigil 2017: (News); ... in many instances members of authorised groups also face repression. In the most highprofile example, the legitimate patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church Abune Antonios was removed from office in ...; Created on 17 May 2017
13. Eritrea: Serious Concern about Truth of Reported Confession of Ousted Patriarch of Eritrean Orthodox Church: (Press Release); In a supposedly official Press Release by church administrators emanating from Asmara, it was stated on 8th August 2016 that Patriarch Antonios had signed a paper apologizing for all the mistakes he ...; Created on 12 August 2016
14. Eritrea: Doubts cast on report of imprisoned Patriarch's apolog: (News); His Holiness Abune Antonios has been held incommunicado under house arrest since January 2006, when he was forced out of office in violation of canon law following an illegally convened meeting of the ...; Created on 12 August 2016
15. ERITREA PROTEST VIGIL MARKS 14 YEARS OF REPRESSION: (News); ... The most high-profile is Abune Antonios, the legitimate patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church who in 2007 was put under house arrest and illegally replaced by Bishop Dioscoros, a clergyman approved ...; Created on 21 May 2016
16. PFDJ’s Eritrea at a glance: 25 years of unending disasters: (Article); ... 2006, a secret session of the Holy Synod held in Asmara removed the his Holiness Abune Antonios the Patriarch of the Eritrean orthodox Church from office and he has since been incarcerated in an incommunicado ...; Created on 07 May 2016
17. JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eritrea (2016/2568(RSP)): (Press Release); ... journalists, including Dawit Isaak, a citizen of Sweden and the only European prisoner of conscience; whereas Patriarch Abune Antonios remains incommunicado and under house arrest since January 2006; J. whereas ...; Created on 10 March 2016
18. Another week of conversations: (Writers Corner); ... leaders they have forcefully silenced them… the religious leaders from Islamic schools, the pastors of the Pentecostal and evangelical churches as well as Abune Antonios the Patriarch of the orthodox church ...; Created on 29 November 2015
19. Is Eritrea the North Korea of Africa?: (News); ... It has kept Orthodox Patriarch Abune Antonios under house arrest since 2006 for objecting to its meddling in church affairs, and has deposed him from his position as leader of his church. The regime makes ...; Created on 24 August 2015
20. Statement on the state of human rights in Eritrea: (Press Release); ... that is costing the lives of many innocent persons daily; Stands in solidarity with His Holiness Patriarch Antonios and his ideals of non-political interference in church affairs; Appeals to the government ...; Created on 16 July 2014
21. Catholic Bishops Sounding the “Extinction” Alarm in Eritrea: (Article); ... two very sensitive cases – that of G-15 and that of Patriarch Antonios – we will notice that it took him a long stretch of time in each case to accomplish his mission, a step by step approach that kept ...; Created on 25 June 2014
22. A few words on the "Pastoral Letter" by the Catholic Bishops of Eritre: (Article); ... the release of all religious prisoners including their contemporary from the Orthodox church the deposed and imprisoned Patriarch Abuna Antonios". They could have spoken boldly about the blanket disrespect ...; Created on 20 June 2014
23. Freedom Chains: Celebrating Independence Day in Eritrea: (Article); ... their marketing went demography-specific meant to appeal to particular population groups: when it comes to Tewahdo, they realized that not any picture would do but that of Patriarch Antonios! They even ...; Created on 29 May 2014
24. Eritrea: Religious persecution continues unabated: (Press Release); ... Meanwhile, our partners in Asmara have confirmed that the detained Orthodox Patriarch Abune Antonios, who has been under house arrest since 2005, is in good spirit and a relatively healthy status. The ...; Created on 20 May 2014
25. Eritrea:The authorized version of events: (Article); ... Detention of Orthodox Patriarch: Patriarch Abune Antonios The Eritrean Orthodox Church is the biggest Christian denomination in the nation. Regarding the administration of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, ...; Created on 23 April 2014
26. Mr. Yemane Gebreab: Hands off the Eritrean Orthodox Church!: (Article); ... with the Vatican? The government has already committed the following flagrant abuses against the Orthodox Church: (1) deposed the church’s canonical patriarch, H.H. Abune Antonios, kept him under detention ...; Created on 25 May 2013
27. Eritrea Jails 125 Christians In Campaign Against ‘Illegal’ Worship: (News); ... established churches, leaders and devoted Christians have reported harassment. Orthodox patriarch Abune Antonios, for instance, has been under house arrest since 2006 for resisting government interference ...; Created on 06 March 2013
28. Arbi Harnet Activity Report Sept-Dec 2012: (Press Release); ... been great and have enabled us to make the monthly mass calls; we thank Friends of Dawit for our October mass calls, In Chains for Christ (Friends of Abune Antonios) for our November Calls EYSC UK and ...; Created on 12 January 2013
29. Robo Calls to Asmara: Pray for Prisoners of Conscience and Refugees: (Press Release); ... Abune Antonios the Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, who disappeared in 2005, on the occasion of Hidar Tsion, the feast of St Mary. The calls were initiated and coordinated by a diaspora ...; Created on 01 December 2012
30. Eritrea: The Usurpation of Christian Religious Power and Lexicon: (Article); ... political measures. The traditional culture was also under attack for decades long before the forceful abdication and detention of Patriarch Antonios. The Church was not able to fight back for obvious ...; Created on 17 November 2012

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