Abuna Pauolos, patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia
Posted on 06/25/2009 6:10:48 AM PDT by NYer
The patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia says he will announce to the world Friday the unveiling of the Ark of the Covenant, perhaps the world's most prized archaeological and spiritual artifact, which he says has been hidden away in a church in his country for millennia, according to the Italian news agency Adnkronos.
Abuna Pauolos, in Italy for a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI this week, told the news agency, "Soon the world will be able to admire the Ark of the Covenant described in the Bible as the container of the tablets of the law that God delivered to Moses and the center of searches and studies for centuries."
The announcement is expected to be made at 2 p.m. Italian time from Hotel Aldrovandi in Rome. Pauolos will reportedly be accompanied by Prince Aklile Berhan Makonnen Haile Sellassie and Duke Amedeo D'Acosta.
"The Ark of the Covenant is in Ethiopia for many centuries," said Pauolos. "As a patriarch I have seen it with my own eyes and only few highly qualified persons could do the same, until now."
He said a museum is being built in Axum, Ethiopia, where the Ark will be displayed. A foundation of D'Acosta will fund the project.
The Ark of the Covenant is the sacred container of the Ten Commandments as well as Aaron's rod and a sample of manna, the mysterious food that kept the Israelites alive while wandering in the wilderness during their journey to the promised land.
The Bible says the Ark was built to the specifications of God as He spoke to Moses. It was carried in advance of the people and their army by priests. It was also carried in a seven-day procession around the walled city of Jericho.
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Maybe they’ll find Obama’s birth certificate inside!
Ping!
Should we cover our eyes in case we get burned ?
Calling Geraldo??
Interesting!
No offense, but I’d love to see this story from someone besides World Nut Daily.
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How do we know it is the real Ark?
We need a volunteer to touch it.
How cool would that be?!?
My thoughts exactly. If anyone other than the Intarweb’s version of the National Enquirer comes up with this story, please let me know...
Not going to happen.
The rumour has been around for centuries that the Ark is in Ethiopia.
Fascinating.
Wow.
They sure are finding a lot of “arks” this week.
I thought the Ark was stored here.
“He said a museum is being built in Axum, Ethiopia, where the Ark will be displayed. A foundation of D’Acosta will fund the project.”
A museum? I hope that’s a mistranslation.
If I something about this posted there, I'll pass it along.
Indiana Jones! Paging Indiana Jones!!
How will it’s validity be tested?
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