+ THE TEN COMMANDMENTS +

The Ten Commandments which was given to Moses on Mount Sinai, written by the finger of God. 

1. I am the Lord thy God; thou shalt have no other gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not make any graven image
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor thy father and mother.
6. Thou shalt not kill.
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
8. Thou shalt not steal.
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
10. Thou shalt not covet.

Basic Requirements for Ethiopian Orthodox Church Members

Members must know and understand:

• The Seven Sacraments
• The Five Pillars of Mystery
• The Creed and Prayer of Faith
• The Lord’s Prayer and the Prayer of the Virgin Mary
• The Ten Commandments
• The Six Words of the Gospel (or Parables of Jesus Christ)