Funeral services held for His Reverend Abune Lucas

Asmara, 13 November 2026 – Funeral services for His Reverend Abune Lucas, Administrator of the Office of the Patriarch, Member of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church, and Archbishop of the Southern Region (Adi-Keih Section), were held on 11 November 2026 at Debre Libanos Monastery in Ham.

The funeral services were preceded by extended prayers at St. Mary Church in Asmara in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

The Book of Condolences was also signed by senior Government and PFDJ officials, religious leaders, and members of the Diplomatic Corps.

His Reverend Abune Lucas, Administrator of the Office of the Patriarch, Member of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church, and Archbishop of the Southern Region (Adi-Keih Section), passed away at the age of 94 due to illness.