The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Patriarchate Head Office Electoral Committee announced the 6th Patriarchal election candidates.

1. His Eminence, Archbishop Abune Mattias of Jerusalem
2. His Eminence Archbishop Abune Elsa of North Gondar
3. His Eminence Abune Hizkias, Archbishop of Kaffa, Sheka, Bench and Maji, and General Secretary of the Holy Synod
4. His Eminence Abune Mattewos of Wolaita and Dowaro
5. His Eminence Abune Yosef of Bale

The 6th Patriarchal election would be conducted February 28, 2013. The enthronement would be held March 3, 2013 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. 800 voters who participate in the election would be drawn from archbishops, representatives of ancient monasteries and 53 dioceses as well as the faithful, Sunday schools and the clergy.

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