Eritrean
The Ge'ez Rite is an ancient African Catholic and Orthodox liturgical tradition dating back to the 4th century, preserving the language, music, prayers, and spirituality of early Ethiopian and Eritrean Christianity.
The small community of Eritrean Ge'ez Rite started as a community in the Archdiocese of Seattle in 1999 by a visiting priest for special celebrations such as Holidays, Weddings, funerals, and Baptisms.
Since 2004, the Geez Rite community has been at the Immaculate Conception, with Abba Negusse Keleta as its chaplain.
It has been almost 25 Years since we started with a small number. This time, we are about 120 families.
Devotions
Marian devotion is deep and celebrated every Month (first day of the Month, days 6, 16, 21)
Prayer
17 Eucharistic prayers and 2 special Eucharistic prayers for our Mother Mary
Celebrations
August 1-16 -- Special prayers and songs before celebrating the Assumption of Our Lady.
September 25 to November 6 -- Celebrate a great devotion to Mary.