Funeral rites for His Holiness Abune Lukas are underway

The funeral rites for His Holiness Abune Lukas are currently being held at the Menbere Patriarchate Kidiste Kidusan Mariam Monastery, where prayers and rites are being conducted. The follow-up night prayer service and funeral procession are scheduled to take place at the Menbere Tsebaot Kidist Selassie Cathedral. Church leaders and the faithful are attending the proceedings. The ceremony is proceeding according to the planned schedule.