Map of Ethiopia

Work sites marked in red

Map of Ethiopia

 

Work completed by the Charity

Icon of Mary Hayq

the Icon of Mary, a 15th century masterpiece, was cleaned and repaired at the Monastery of Saint Stephen's, Hayq.

The museum at Hayq
The charity provided 12 glass showcases for the display of the icons, manuscripts and crosses.
Garima Gospels

In October 2006 work was undertaken to conserve Ethiopia’s two oldest manuscripts, the Abuna Garima Gospels. They are housed in the Monastery of Abuna Garima in the Tigrai region and date from the 6th century.

Edges of the illustrated pages were conserved and their gilded binding repaired.

Ceremonial fan at Debra Tsion

The Debra Tsion ceremonial fan

The Rema Icon
The Rema Icon, a large 15th century Marian Panel. This and the Hayq icon are amongst the two most celebrated icons in Ethiopia.