Ethiopia is one of the oldest Christian kingdoms in the world. Christianity was first introduced in Ethiopia during the fourth century by King Ezana (Abraha), one of the most popular kings of Axumite Kingdom.
King Ezana ruled between 330 and 356 AD. He inherited the throne following the death of his father. According to the Kibrenegest, a manuscript which records the biography, works and adventures of Kings who ruled ancient and modern Ethiopian empire, since Ezana and his brother Sayzana were too young to hold the throne, their mother Sawya (Sophia) served as queen regent.
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